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languish

1. (of a person or other living thing) lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble

“plants may appear to be languishing simply because they are dormant”

verb

/ˈlæŋɡwɪʃ/

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languish

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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase

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"The plants in the garden started to languish due to a _____ sunlight and watering."

Select three words related to languish

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  • strengthen
  • flourish
  • decline
  • deteriorate
  • thrive
  • fade

Choose the phrase that uses languish correctly

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Find a word related to languish

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