Multiple choice

Directions: Against the key word are given five suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase which is opposite in meaning to the key word.

Ebb

  1. wane

  2. drop

  3. increase

  4. decline

  5. improvement
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ebb means to recede, flow back, or decline (like the tide). Increase is the direct opposite. Wane, drop, and decline are all synonyms of ebb, not opposites.

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