Question
The word degenerate contains the prefix de-, which means down, away, from, and a root word, generate, which means to create or bring into existence. What is the meaning of the word degenerate as used in the second sentence of paragraph 8?
Responses
A to drop into a low level of altitudeto drop into a low level of altitude
B to lose functional ability, as in an organ or limbto lose functional ability, as in an organ or limb
C a person who has declined from a previous standarda person who has declined from a previous standard
D to fall below a normal or desirable level of acceptanceto fall below a normal or desirable level of acceptance
Responses
A to drop into a low level of altitudeto drop into a low level of altitude
B to lose functional ability, as in an organ or limbto lose functional ability, as in an organ or limb
C a person who has declined from a previous standarda person who has declined from a previous standard
D to fall below a normal or desirable level of acceptanceto fall below a normal or desirable level of acceptance
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The meaning of the word "degenerate" in the context you provided most closely aligns with:
**D** to fall below a normal or desirable level of acceptance.
This definition captures the idea of something declining in quality or standard.
**D** to fall below a normal or desirable level of acceptance.
This definition captures the idea of something declining in quality or standard.