worsen; grow worse
The situation began to degenerate rapidly without proper intervention.
Vocabulary like degenerate appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
pessimistic; someone who is resigned to defeat without offering positive suggestions
delay or put off action
respect; a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
a shortage or lack of something
exact; precise; explicit and clearly defined
authoritative and final
no longer in use
resist openly or challenge authority
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