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

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