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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Wax
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Wax

A.

Polish

B.

Cane

C.

Wail

D.

Wane

Correct option is D

The correct antonym of the given word is “Wane”.
Wax and wane are often used to describe phases of the moon.
Wax: To increase in size, strength, or intensity; to grow gradually larger or more powerful.
Hindi Meaning: (बढ़ना)
Examples: The moon waxes in the first half of the lunar cycle.
His enthusiasm for the project began to wax as he saw the initial results.
Wane: To decrease in size, strength, or intensity; to grow gradually smaller or weaker.
Hindi Meaning: (घटना, कम होना)
Examples: The moon wanes in the second half of the lunar cycle.
Her interest in the hobby started to wane after a few months.
Synonyms: increase, grow, expand, amplify, augment.
Antonyms: decrease, diminish, wane, decline, reduce.
Meanings of other options:
Polish is to make smooth and shiny by rubbing.
Cane refers to the stalk of a plant or a walking stick.
Wail means to make a prolonged, high-pitched cry.

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