Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.

Yet, as earth's other natural resources _______, nations eye the Antarctic as a final repository. (Flourish)

Key Points

• The word "dwindle" means to diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength. (कम होना)
• In the given sentence, it is mentioned that as earth's other natural resources ______, nations eye the Antarctic as a final repository.
• The word "dwindle" fits appropriately as it means the natural resources are getting depleted or reducing in quantity.
• The other options: "furbelow," "embellishment," and "obscene" do not fit the context as appropriately.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Complete Sentence: Yet, as earth's other natural resources dwindle, nations eye the Antarctic as a final repository.

Additional Information

• Furbelow (घोंघट): means a piece of showy ornamentation or decoration.
• Embellishment (सजावट): means a decorative detail or feature added to something to make it more attractive.
• Obscene (अश्लील): means offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency.