Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Select the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

He consolidated his position as the leader of the political party.

Options:

Weakened

Devised

Strengthened

Formulated

Correct Answer:

Weakened

Explanation:

The word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word consolidated in the given sentence is weakened.

  • Consolidated means to make stronger or more secure.
  • Weakened means to make weaker or less secure.
  • Devised means to think out or plan (something new or original).
  • Strengthened means to make stronger or more secure.
  • Formulated means to express (an idea or plan) in a clear and precise way.