Which term means to gradually decrease in intensity?

• A. Fade
• B. Intensify
• C. Wane
• D. Amplify

Answer: (C)

The concept here is choosing a word that expresses a slow decline in strength or level. Wane fits perfectly because it means to decrease in vigor, extent, or power over time, often gradually. It works for moods, influence, or natural cycles; for example, the crowd's enthusiasm waned as the event wore on, or the moon wanes after the full moon. On the other hand, fade often relates to something becoming less visible or color fading until it vanishes; it can describe light or color but is more about disappearance from view. Intensify and amplify are about increasing intensity, so they describe the opposite of what’s asked. So wane is the best choice because it captures a steady, diminishing magnitude.