Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Wax

  1. slept

  2. brat

  3. attack

  4. wane

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Wax means to grow, increase, or become larger (like the moon waxing). Wane means to decrease, diminish, or gradually reduce (like the moon waning). These are direct opposites describing growth versus decline.

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