Vocabulary time!!!

exacerbate \ig-ZASS-er-bayt\ verb

: to make more violent, bitter, or severe

Example sentence:
A nasty rash caused Jenna's arm to itch all over, and the doctor said that scratching it would only exacerbate the problem.

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Grand Guignol \grahng-gheen-YAWL (the "ng" is not pronounced, but the vowel is nasalized)\ noun

: dramatic entertainment featuring the gruesome or horrible

Example sentence:
Part fairy tale and part Grand Guignol, the film had a bizarre overall effect that many viewers found very disturbing.

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resile \rih-ZYLE\ verb

: recoil, retract; especially : to return to a prior position

Example sentence:
The politician said he was sorry that his comments had caused offense, but he stopped short of resiling from his position.