diminish; grow smaller
His enthusiasm began to wane after the initial excitement.
Vocabulary like wane appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
hateful; marked by harshly abusive criticism
capable of exploding; liable to lead to sudden change or violence
talkative; marked by a ready flow of speech
ample; large in volume or bulk
optional; of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
ravening; excessively greedy and grasping
easily harmed or attacked
give up; do without or cease to hold or adhere to
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