Question

select the word or phrase that is a synonym of the boldface word. use context clues to help you understand the words meaning. around flu season, the schools supply of tissues wanes. tells warns surprises decreases

Explanation:

The word "wanes" means to gradually decrease in size, amount, or intensity. In the context of the school's tissue supply during flu - season, it implies a reduction. Among the options, "decreases" has the closest meaning.

Answer:

D. decreases