deteriorate
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/dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/
de · te · ri · o · rate
dɪ · ˈtɪə · ri · ə · reɪt
English Definition
v. become worse
Significado en Español
deteriorar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xấu đi, suy giảm
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de(become worse)+terior(worsen)+ate(verb).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the following sentence, choose the word that is closest in meaning to “deteriorate”: As time passed and the house remained unoccupied, its condition began to deteriorate.
A
improve
B
decay
C
maintain
D
restore
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B — decay.
“deteriorate” means v. become worse
Common questions about “deteriorate”
What does “deteriorate” mean?
deteriorate — v. become worse. In Chinese: 恶化，变坏.
How do you pronounce “deteriorate”?
deteriorate is pronounced /dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/. It breaks into 5 syllables: de · te · ri · o · rate.
Is “deteriorate” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. deteriorate appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “deteriorate”?
de(become worse)+terior(worsen)+ate(verb).
