SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 23

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Deter.

• In the given question, we need to select the ANTONYM of the given word.
• A word that has the exact opposite meaning of another word is its antonym.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given word:-

• URGE means "to advise or try hard to persuade somebody to do something".
• For example:- With every scrap of will power she possessed, she resisted the urge to help him with the buttons.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

1. Deter- to make somebody decide not to do something, especially by telling him/her that it would have bad results.
2. Persuade- to make somebody do something by giving him/her good reasons.
3. Triumph- a great success or victory; the feeling of happiness that you have because of this.
4. Request- an act of asking for something.

The chosen option expresses the opposite meaning of the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.