Question 233
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
The debate DEGENERATED into a shouting match.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
To degenerate is to become worse. Deteriorated means the same.
Worth noting
Improved is the opposite. Ended is tempting, but the debate did not stop; it got worse.
- Concept
- A word of the same meaning as "degenerate"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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