2023 · Q54
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The party leader **exhorted** his members to start preparing for the formation of their government.
EnglishSynonyms
- Aexpected
- Burged
- Cfacilitated
- Ddiscouraged
Explanation
'Exhorted' means strongly urged or encouraged — the leader 'urged' his members to prepare. 'Expected' is weaker, 'facilitated' is about making things easy, and 'discouraged' is the opposite. Hence (B).