Question

Security has been ______in connection with arrival of the VIP.

• A. beefed up
• B. debilitated
• C. mitigated
• D. ameliorated

Answer 1

Answer:

A. beefed up

Beef up is a phrasal verb meaning to strengthen, increase, or make something more effective.

Here, security arrangements have been strengthened or increased because a VIP is arriving.

Meaning of the other options

• Beefed up: Strengthened or increased.

• Debilitated: Weakened or made less effective.

• Mitigated: Made less severe or serious.

• Ameliorated: Improved or made better.