The delegates found it better to resort to consultation rather than __________

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word

The delegates found it better to resort to consultation rather than __________

A. conflict
B. confrontation
C. reconciliation
D. consent

Correct Answer:

Option B – confrontation

Explanation

Consultation: the action or process of formally consulting or discussing. example: “they improved standards in consultation with consumer representatives”
synonyms: discussion, dialogue, discourse, debate, negotiation, conference, deliberation

confrontation: a hostile or argumentative situation or meeting between opposing parties.example “a confrontation with the legislature”
synonyms: conflict, clash, brush, fight, battle, contest, encounter, head-to-head, face-off, engagement, tangle, skirmish, collision, meeting, duel, incident,