Find the synonym of the underlined word. Since I have been ill for a week, my appetite has lessened and I eat almost nothing.
A
Risen
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B
Diminished
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C
Extended
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D
Increased
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E
Acclaimed
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Solution
The correct option is C Diminished
'Lessened' means make or become less; diminish.
"the years have lessened the gap in age between us"
In this context, "Since I have been ill for a week, my appetite has lessened and I eat almost nothing", 'lessened' means diminished or decreased. Hence, option B is correct and the others are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.