Question

first read: concept vocabulary identify the choice that best answers the question. which of the following is the best definition of degraded? a. superior; elevated in quality b. inferior; lowered in quality c. certified; recognized officially d. unlicensed; lacking permission

Explanation:

To determine the best definition of "degraded", we analyze each option:

• Option A: "superior; elevated in quality" means of higher quality, which is the opposite of "degraded".
• Option B: "inferior; lowered in quality" matches the meaning of "degraded" (to become worse in quality).
• Option C: "certified; recognized officially" is unrelated to the concept of degradation.
• Option D: "unlicensed; lacking permission" refers to legal authorization, not quality change.

Answer:

B. inferior; lowered in quality