From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the ...
Assessment:WAEC SSCE - English Language - 1993 (Objective)Subject:English Language
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
This year's budget was designed to consolidate the gains of the economic recovery programme.
Answer Details
The word "consolidate" means to strengthen, unite or make something more secure. In this context, "consolidate the gains" means to make the progress already achieved more secure or stronger. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to "consolidate" is "strengthen".