Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
The price of fuel is declining as the elections are approaching.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Decreasing.
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Extending: To make something longer or larger.
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Exalting: To praise or glorify someone or something.
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Increasing: To become greater in size, amount, or degree.
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Decreasing: To become smaller or less; to diminish.
In the context of the sentence, "decreasing" is the most appropriate synonym as it conveys the idea that the price of fuel is diminishing as the elections approach.