Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Wax

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 17 Jul 2023 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Wane

Key Points

Wax means to increase or grow. (बढ़ना)
Marked option Wane means to gradually decrease in size. (आकार में धीरे-धीरे कम होना)
"Wax and wane" is a common idiomatic expression that describes the cyclic or alternating pattern of growth and decline, increase and decrease, or rise and fall of something over time.
It is often used to describe the changing nature of various phenomena, such as the moon's phases, emotions, trends, or even the fortunes of an individual or an organization.
- For example- His commitment to democracy and free markets has waxed and waned with his political fortunes.
According to the meanings, it is clear that the opposite of 'wane' is 'wax'.

Therefore the correct answer is option 4.

Additional Information

Let us look at the meaning of the other words.
- Polish: To make something shine by rubbing it and often by putting a special cream or liquid on it. (पॉलिश से चमकाने की क्रिया)
- Cane: A stick that is used to help somebody walk. (बेंत, डंडी, छड़ी)
- Wall: A solid, vertical structure made of stone, brick, etc. that is built around an area of land to protect it or to divide it. (दीवार, दीवाल)