Question

1. degrade *

a. build up
b. put down

1. gradual *

a. slowly
b. all at once

1. graduate *

a. demote
b. accomplish

1. progressive *

a. modern
b. antiquated

Explanation:

Question 11

"Degrade" means to treat someone or something with disrespect or to lower in status/quality. "Put down" can mean to belittle or degrade, while "build up" is the opposite (to enhance). So the correct option is b.

"Gradual" describes something that happens in a slow, step - by - step manner. "Slowly" matches this meaning, while "all at once" means happening suddenly, which is the opposite. So the correct option is a.

"Graduate" (in a non - academic promotion sense or in the sense of completing a course) can be related to accomplishing a level of study or a task. "Demote" is to lower in rank, which is the opposite. So the correct option is b.

Answer:

b. put down

Question 12