Word of the day
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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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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