Which word means to urge someone on?

• A. Globe
• B. Global
• C. Gravity
• D. Goad

Answer: (D)

Understanding a verb that means to urge someone on. Goad means to provoke or urge someone to take action, often with persistent prompting or stimulation. It conveys a sense of pushing someone to move forward or try harder, sometimes by challenging them or using sharp prompting. For example, a coach might goad the team on with a tough but motivating pep talk.

The other words don’t fit because globe and global relate to the Earth or world, not urging someone on. Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth, not to push someone to act.