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Synonyms · Question 233 of 250

Question 233

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Choose 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

  1. 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"
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