The underlined word "dilapidation" refers to the state of being in ruins or falling apart. Based on the context clues provided, it indicates that the ancient ruins are deteriorated and neglected, characterized by crumbling walls and overgrown vegetation.
Read the following sentence and choose the meaning of the underlined word based on the context clues provided:
"The ancient ruins were in a state of dilapidation, with crumbling walls and overgrown vegetation."
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