To degenerate means to become worse or deteriorate. A boxer's style might degenerate during a prolonged fight.
To degenerate means to become worse or deteriorate in quality. A boxer's style might degenerate during a fight.
| Word | degenerate |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | V. |
| Definition | become worse; deteriorate. |
| Sentence | As the fight dragged on, the champion's style degenerated until he could barely keep on his feet. |
Tags: psat, hf
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