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DEGENERATE

having declined or become less specialized (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state

The meaning of the word degenerate is having declined or become less specialized (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state.

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WordMeaning
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
headlongheadfirst
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
generateto bring into existence: such as