Question

In context, "declining" (line 45472) most nearly means _________

• A. sinking
• B. worsening
• C. aging
• D. shrinking
• E. weary

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

worsening

'Declining' is a negative word which means to gradually become less, bad or worse in condition or a situation.

Option A - 'Sinking' means falling or moving to a lower level. That doesn't necessarily men less or worse. Thus option A is incorrect.

Option C - 'Aging' means to grow old. Thus option C is incorrect.

Option D - 'Shrinking' means to become smaller or thinner. Thus option D is incorrect.

Option E - 'Weary' means very tired especially after working for a long time. Thus option E is incorrect.

Option B - 'Worsening' means to become worse or to deteriorate. Thus option B is the correct answer.

'Declining' - 'Worsening'