Select the word that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXHORTED
A
Urged
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B
Forced
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C
Persuaded
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D
Demanded
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Solution
The correct option is A Urged 'Exhorted' means to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something. E.g. The governor exhorted the prisoners not to riot. 'Urged' means try to persuade someone to do a particular thing. 'Forced' means done against your wishes. 'Persuaded' means to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it. 'Demanded' means to ask for something forcefully.
Thus, option A is the most similar word to the given word.