Which word means to become weak, listless, or depressed?

• A. Noxious
• B. Exemplary
• C. Languish
• D. Bilk

Answer: (C)

To capture the sense of becoming weak, listless, or depressed, languish is the best fit. Languish means to lose vitality or vigor, to exist in a weakened or neglected state, often due to discouraging conditions. It can describe a person who feels drained and unmotivated, or a situation that remains stagnant without progress. For example, a student might languish in a course they dislike, or a garden might languish without proper care. The other options don’t fit this idea: noxious means harmful or poisonous; exemplary means outstanding or model; bilk means to cheat or swindle. So languish is the most accurate choice for this meaning.