Question

Q.8-Find the word from the passage which means the same as “to

become worse “.

A- properties. B-Extraordinary. C-Deteriorate. D. None of the

above.​

Answer 1

The word which means the same as 'to become worse'

is C-Deteriorate

Answer 2

The word "to become worse" means to Deteriorate.

Explanation:

The word "to become worse" means to Deteriorate.

• The word deteriorate has a 16th Century Latin origin, Deterior meaning "to worsen".
• Deteriorate means to degrade, lose its existing ability, or transfigure into a state bad than it was already in, etc.
• The word in any given situation means become bad progressively. That is it worsens over a period of time.
• The word could mean different things depending on the sentence it is used in.

• Few of the examples are :

1. Their Relation deteriorated.
2. His health deteriorated when hospitalized.