Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.

She decried the low morals of society.

To decrie means to speak unfavorably about or criticize something strongly. In this context, the speaker is publicly condemning the low moral standards of society. 'Violated' means to break a rule, 'decreased' means to reduce, and 'clarified' means to make clear - none of which fit the context of expressing strong disapproval.