increased — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
ended — Simple past tense and past participle of end.
declined — to withhold or deny consent to do, enter into or upon, etc.; refuse: He declined to say more about it.
decreased — Simple past tense and past participle of decrease.
disadvantaged — lacking the normal or usual necessities and comforts of life, as proper housing, educational opportunities, job security, adequate medical care, etc.: The government extends help to disadvantaged minorities.
