The lack of rain ( ) the already serious shortage of food. A: aggregated B: aggravated C: agitated D: agonized

The two countries'differences in political objectives were aggravated by their cultural ____. A: exchange B: convergence C: conflict D: discord

The crime was ________ by evidence of child abuse and the fact that the victim was very young. A: increased B: strengthened C: reinforced D: aggravated

The two clubs did not have the members, but they were ______ with each other. A: affiliated B: afflicted C: aggravated D: alleviated

Because of its old mannerisms, the praying mantis has always intrigued human beings. A: fascinated B: aggravated C: offended D: terrified

The decision of the city government has actually worsened the traffic situation in that city. A: aggravated B: B. aggrandized C: C. alarmed D: D. revitalized

If it is left______, this fast spreading disease is likely to affect millions of Asian and African children, including more and more injured grown-ups. A: unchecked B: uncontrolled C: aggravated D: contaminated

Attempts to restrict parking in the city center have further _________ the problem of traffic congestion, and sometimes the traffic comes to a complete stop in some places. A: degraded B: aggravated C: amplified D: diffused

All<br/>are true about measles EXCEPT () A: Kopliks<br/>spots appear as rash disappear B: it<br/>is prevented by both active and passive immunization C: otitis<br/>media and meningitis are the most common complications D: TB<br/>is aggravated in post measles

A<br/>19-year-old man had repeated left ankle swelling and pain for 1<br/>year.He also said that he had back pain and a sense of low back<br/>stiffness in the past 2 years.These symptoms were severe at night,<br/>aggravated after sitting for a long time, and relieved after<br/>exercise.Laboratory test show HLA-B27 (+).what is his most possible<br/>disease? ____ A: Rheumatoid<br/>arthritis B: Gout C: Ankylosing<br/>spondylitis D: Osteoarthritis E: Infectious<br/>arthritis