2013.10.07 word (week5-1)

1.tribalize (v.)
 to divide into lots of tribes
 ▪Topography tribalized the Indians.

2.exacerbate (v.)
to make a bad situation worse
 ▪The situation is exacerbated by your wrong behavior.

3.exact (v.)
to demand and get something from someone by using threats, force
 ▪The kidnappers exacted ransoms for their hostages .

4.exaggerate (v.)
to make something seem better, more important than it really is
 ▪He exaggerated the importance of the event .

5.exalt (v.)
to put someone or something into a high rank or position
 ▪He was exalted to the position of president .