not as pronounced as it is currently

[English Learner]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #885 "Bedbugs!", question 6

For most of the population living with bedbugs was simply a way of life as the standard of cleanliness was not as ......... as it is currently in most countries.

(a) pronounced
(b) programmed
(c) devised
(d) diminished

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #885 "Bedbugs!", answer 6

For most of the population living with bedbugs was simply a way of life as the standard of cleanliness was not as pronounced as it is currently in most countries.

Correct answer: (a) pronounced
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I have not an idea wich one to use.No one gives me a sense

Sona

[Alan]

Hi,

'Pronounce' has as its first meaning the way you say a word. It can be used as here as an adjective 'pronounced' to indicate 'developed' 'obvious' or 'clear to see'.

Alan
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English as a Second Language
You can read my ESL story Present Simple

[Magic Boy]

thank you Alan!