Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. Fortify
Question and options
Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Fortify
- strengthen
- support
- undermine
- intensify
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - undermine
Fortify means to strengthen; undermine means to weaken, the opposite. The others are synonyms.
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