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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Nascent

  1. A
    Developing
  2. B
    Germinal
  3. C
    Maturing
  4. D
    Withering

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The correct option is D.Nascent means just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential (developing/budding).Developing and Germinal are synonyms.Maturing implies progressing toward adulthood/completion.Withering means becoming weaker, declining, or fading away, which acts as the best conceptual antonym for a state that is just starting to grow or blossom.

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Nascent
A
Developing
B
Germinal
C
Maturing
D
Withering

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