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  • Directions: Select the synonym of the word occurring in t...
Multiple choice

Directions: Select the synonym of the word occurring in the sentence in capital letters.

The floodwaters are expected to RECEDE in a few days.

  1. Fade

  2. Taper

  3. Withdraw

  4. Advance

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

To fade is to lose colour and to taper is to become smaller at one end. The correct word in this context is the withdrawal of flood water.

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