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    Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the following word. Dwindle
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    Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the following word.
    Dwindle

    A.

    Expand

    B.

    Reduce

    C.

    Neglect

    D.

    Approve

    Correct option is B

    The correct synonym of the given word is reduce.
    Dwindle: To gradually become smaller or weaker in size, amount, or strength. (Hindi meaning: धीरे-धीरे कम होना)
    Example: The company’s profits dwindled in the last quarter.
    Reduce: To make or become smaller in size, amount, or number. (Hindi meaning: कम करना)
    Example: You should reduce your sugar intake.
    Synonyms: diminish, lessen, shrink, decline.
    Antonyms: increase, grow, expand, intensify.
    Meanings of other options:
    · (a) Expand: To become larger or more extensive (फैलाना)
    · (c) Neglect: To ignore or pay little attention (उपेक्षा करना)
    · (d) Approve: To accept or agree to (स्वीकृति देना)

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