Question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the italicized word-
There was a marked deterioration in his condition.
a) Reformation
b) Amendment
c) Improvement
d) Revision

Answer 1

Hint:
The dictionary meaning of the given word ‘deterioration' is ‘the process of becoming worse'. For example, He deteriorated this semester.

Complete answer:
The given word ‘deterioration' is a noun. It means the process of becoming progressively worse. It means to decline or fall from a higher to a lower quality. For example: The deterioration in the condition of the patient. We have to find out the opposite of the word ‘deterioration'.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer -
Option ‘a’ is Reformation. It is the noun which means the action or process of reforming an institution or practice. For example The reformation of sanity.
Option ‘b’ is the Amendment. It means an alteration of or addition to a motion, bill, constitution, etc. A change made by correction, addition, or deletion.
Option ‘c’ is Improvement. It is a noun that means an example of improving or being improved. For example An improvement in East-West relations.
Option ‘d’ is Revision. It is a noun that means the act of revising. For example, The scheme needs a drastic revision.
As we have analyzed all the given options we can easily figure out the correct answer. Here, the opposite of the word ‘deterioration’ is ‘improvement'. Hence, option ‘c’ is the correct option.

Note:
All the other options are plausible distractions. You must know the meaning of all the given options and have a vast vocabulary for such questions.