Question

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

RECEDE

1. waver
2. increase
3. wane
4. intensify

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : wane

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Recede: (of a quality, feeling, or possibility) gradually diminish/decrease, to move back, to retreat.

1. Waver: to sway back and forth; 
2. Increase: to become larger or greater.
3. Wane: a gradual decrease in power, value, intensity.
4. Intensify: To act with increasing power or energy.

Clearly, 'wane' and 'recede' are words with similar meanings.
Thus, the correct answer is Option 3.