Meaning of perish

[Salman]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #216 "Antonyms (2)", question 1

When the plane crashed near the Arctic Circle, the survivors were able to withstand the cold and harsh elements because they met native Eskimos who taught them much-needed survival skills. What is an antonym of withstand? .........

(a) endure
(b) survive
(c) perish
(d) possess

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #216 "Antonyms (2)", answer 1

When the plane crashed near the Arctic Circle, the survivors were able to withstand the cold and harsh elements because they met native Eskimos who taught them much-needed survival skills. What is an antonym of withstand? perish

Correct answer: (c) perish
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meaning of perish, please!

Salman

[Yankee]

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For the definition of 'perish', have a LOOK here.
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[Ryho]

Hi,
there is no 'perish' in test's answers. Please, check it on.
ryho

[Hapkido]

where did u get this word from? it's n't listed in the answers

[Beeesneees]

You, not 'u'
'it isn't', or 'it's not' or 'it is not' - not 'it's n't'

It's my guess that the test was re-written and improved at a later date. During the improvement the multi-choice options were changed, but the original version had already been posted.
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Cheers m' dears!

[Hapkido]

Thanks for your prompt reply.