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deteriorate

/dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/
de · te · ri · o · rate dɪ · ˈtɪə · ri · ə · reɪt
English Definition
v. become worse
中文释义
恶化，变坏
Significado en Español
deteriorar
한국어 뜻
악화되다, 나빠지다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xấu đi, suy giảm
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Example Sentence

His health deteriorated.

他的健康恶化了。

Synonyms
worsen decline
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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.

  1. A improve
  2. B decay
  3. C maintain
  4. D restore
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B — decay. “deteriorate” means v. become worse

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Without regular repairs, the old bridge will continue to ______.

  1. A improve
  2. B strengthen
  3. C deteriorate
  4. D recover
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C — deteriorate. “deteriorate” means v. become worse

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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.

How do you use “deteriorate” in a sentence?

His health deteriorated. (他的健康恶化了。)

What are synonyms for “deteriorate”?

worsen, decline — all close in meaning to deteriorate (v. become worse).

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).

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