Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Meaning: The meaning of ameliorate is to improve or make better.
To ameliorate is to step in and make a bad situation better.
Example: Can you think of specific actions that you could take to ameliorate what you fear?
Synonyms: Alleviate, Lighten, Mitigate, Amend
Antonyms: Aggravate, Worsen, Intensify, Decrease