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."
A. preservation
B. disrepair
C. renovation
D. improvement

1 answer

The underlined word "dilapidation" in the sentence refers to a state of disrepair, as indicated by the mention of "crumbling walls and overgrown vegetation." Therefore, the correct answer is:

B. disrepair