Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The deteriorated building was declared unsafe for the inmates.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. dilapidated.
The word "deteriorated" means something that has worsened or declined in condition.
Dilapidated: means something in a state of disrepair or ruin due to age or neglect. This closely matches the meaning of "deteriorated" when describing a building.
"Dilapidated" is the word that best captures the meaning of "deteriorated" in the context of a building that has become unsafe.
The other option means:
Dissipated: means indulging in or characterized by excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; it does not relate to the physical condition of a building.
Meliorated: means improved or made better, which is the opposite of deteriorated.
Reprobated: means to express or feel disapproval of; it does not describe the physical condition of an object.