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The correct answer is wane.

Wane

A. grow
B. decrease
C. bend at the waist
D. germinate

The correct answer is (B) To decrease; to decline in size, power, vigor, importance, repute, or splendor, like the moon after the full. To diminish in strength, reputation, influence, prosperity, etc. To draw to a close; to approach an end.

Wane comes from (Old English) wanian, Old Norse vana (diminish)

Examples of use:

  • Attendance at church has been waning for many years.
  • His interest in the case waned as the days progressed.


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