Question on: JAMB English - 2021


choose the option nearly opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined

Mr. Akin's health has greatly degenerated in the last week.

A

improved

B

deteriorated

C

expanded

D

abated

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Correct Option: A

Option A is the correct answer.

Degenerated: to deteriorate in quality, condition, or character. It means to become worse in terms of physical, mental, or moral condition, to lose the qualities that make something valuable or desirable.

Improved: to make or become better, greater or more acceptable.

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