In the following questions, out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
STAGNATE

Options

A. fester
B. grow
C. persuade
D. terminate

Answer

A

Explanation

fester fester (Verb): to undergo decay, rot
stagnate (Verb): cease developing: become inactive or dull : lie dormant , to stay the same and not grow or develop , fester, decay, decline.
persuade (Verb): to make somebody do something by giving them good reasons for doing it
terminate (Verb): to end, to make something end