Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option closest in meaning to the word in bold.

Wither

  1. Shrivel

  2. Develop

  3. Flourish

  4. Bloom

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Wither' means to shrivel, dry up, or lose freshness and vitality. It describes the process of something becoming weak, lifeless, or decaying over time. Options B, C, and D (Develop, Flourish, Bloom) are antonyms - they represent growth and vitality, which is the opposite of withering.