Choose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
The flood waters began to ABATE by the evening.

riseCorrect answerYour answerabandonCorrect answerYour answersubsideCorrect answerYour answerarriveCorrect answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C

Correct answer: C

To abate is to become less strong. Subside means the same, for water going down.

Worth noting

Rise is the opposite.

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Choose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.The flood waters began to ABATE by the evening.