desist
Asked in: SSC MTS 2024
desist in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word to fill in the blank.
Desist
Every Indian should ____ from acts of corruption.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) refrain
Answer: refrain
Explanation:
• Desist means to stop doing something (रोकना या छोड़ना).
• Refrain means to hold oneself back from doing something (बचना या परहेज करना), which is a synonym of desist.
• Show means to display (दिखाना).
• Pledge means to promise (प्रतिज्ञा करना).
• Insist means to demand firmly (दृढ़ता से कहना).
So, "refrain" fits best in the sentence.
desist – questions
Has desist been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – desist has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024.