Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Burgeon

  1. subside

  2. esteem

  3. placate

  4. tempt

  5. wean
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Burgeon means to grow, flourish, or increase rapidly (like a budding plant). Subside means to become less intense, settle down, or decrease - the direct opposite. Options like esteem, placate, tempt, and wean are unrelated to growth or expansion.

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