Direction: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
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By morning, the fury of the floods _____.
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- ebbed
- receded
- retired
- abated
- ebbed
Correct Option: D
abate : to become less strong; to make something less strong.
ebbed (V.) : to become gradually weaker/ less; decrease
receded (V.) : to become gradually weaker/ smaller
Here, abated is the right usage.
