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.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
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.