As the years went by, the old building began to deteriorate, making it unsafe for anyone to enter.
synonyms
worsendegradedecline
word origin — from Latin 'deteriorare', which means 'to make worse'.
deteriorate, emancipate, comprise, reside, presage: meanings and examples
Learn these 5 words from TOEFL Vocabulary set 151. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.
deteriorate · verb/dɪˈtɪr.i.ə.reɪt/
to become progressively worse
As the years went by, the old building began to deteriorate, making it unsafe for anyone to enter.
Synonyms: worsen, degrade, decline
Origin: from Latin 'deteriorare', which means 'to make worse'.
emancipate · verb/ɪˈmæn.sɪ.peɪt/
to free from restraint, control, or the power of another
The activists worked tirelessly to emancipate individuals who had been wrongfully imprisoned.
Synonyms: liberate, release, free
Origin: from Latin 'emancipare' meaning 'to transfer ownership', from 'e-' (out of) + 'mancipare' (to take possession)
comprise · verb/kəmˈpraɪz/
to consist of, to be made up of
The committee comprises several experts from different fields.
Synonyms: consist of, include, encompass
Origin: Middle French 'comprendre', from Latin 'comprehendere', meaning 'to seize, take together'.
reside · verb/rɪˈzaɪd/
to live or be situated in a particular place
Many families reside in the suburbs to enjoy a quieter lifestyle near the city.
Synonyms: live, dwell, inhabit
Origin: from Latin 'residēre', meaning 'to sit back, remain', from 're-' (back) + 'sedere' (to sit)
presage · verb/ˈprɛsɪdʒ/
to foreshadow or warn of a future event
The sudden drop in temperature seemed to presage an impending storm, leaving everyone on edge.
Synonyms: foretell, predict, portend
Origin: Middle English, from Latin 'praesagere' meaning 'to foretell' (prae- 'before' + sagire 'to perceive').