Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word in the following sentence to fill in the blank.
Most of the flowers bloom in the spring season, but they start to ________ during summer.

Correct option is B

The correct antonym of the given word is (b) Wither.
· Given word: "Bloom" (फूलना): It means to produce flowers or thrive. Example: "The garden blooms in spring."
· Correct answer word: "Wither" (मुरझाना): It means to dry up or decay, which is the opposite of bloom. Example: "The flowers withered under the scorching sun."
Synonyms: Blossom, Flourish, Thrive, Prosper.
Antonyms: Wither, Decay, Shrivel, Fade.
Meanings of all the other options:
· (a) Flush: To become red or rosy, often due to emotion. (लाल हो जाना)
· (c) Flourish: To grow or develop in a healthy way. (फूलना-फलना)
· (d) Blossom: To produce flowers or thrive. (खिलना)