He received information which had strengthened her resolve ........

English Language (Defence) Word Building (Antonyms & Synonyms)

Directions: Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words.Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and indicate your response accordingly.

He received information which had strengthened her resolve.

Resolution

Purpose

Indecision

Determination

Explanation:

Let’s break down the choices:

- The word “resolve” means a firm determination or a strong decision to do or not do something.

- Option 1: Resolution – This is pretty much a synonym. If you have a resolution, you have resolve.

- Option 2: Purpose – Again, very close in meaning. Someone with resolve acts with purpose.

- Option 3: Indecision – Here’s the opposite. Indecision means you can’t decide or you’re wavering—totally at odds with resolve, which is all about being sure and committed.

- Option 4: Determination – More or less the same as resolve. No opposition here.

So, Indecision (option 3) is the word that means the opposite of resolve. The other words all mean pretty much the same thing as resolve.