Which term means 'Worsening'?

Which term means 'Worsening'?

• A. Deteriorating
• B. Device
• C. Contract
• D. Defecate

Answer: (A)

When we talk about something getting worse, we look for a word that conveys a decline in condition over time. Deteriorating fits this idea perfectly because it describes a process of becoming worse or more damaged, especially in health or function. In medical contexts, you might hear that a patient’s condition is deteriorating, meaning their status is worsening and may need closer monitoring or intervention. The other terms describe different things: a device is an instrument or tool used for a purpose; a contract can be an agreement or, in another sense, to draw together or tighten, but not to worsen; defecate means to discharge feces. None of these convey the sense of decline or worsening like deteriorating does.

When we talk about something getting worse, we look for a word that conveys a decline in condition over time. Deteriorating fits this idea perfectly because it describes a process of becoming worse or more damaged, especially in health or function. In medical contexts, you might hear that a patient’s condition is deteriorating, meaning their status is worsening and may need closer monitoring or intervention.

The other terms describe different things: a device is an instrument or tool used for a purpose; a contract can be an agreement or, in another sense, to draw together or tighten, but not to worsen; defecate means to discharge feces. None of these convey the sense of decline or worsening like deteriorating does.