From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the...

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The word "waned" in the sentence means "diminished." This implies that Spain's power and influence has gradually decreased over time, rather than disappearing suddenly or being repealed. It can also be understood as the opposite of "re-appeared," which would mean that Spain's influence has returned after being absent for some time.