Question

Choose the word whose meaning is different from the other words in the group:
Imposing, absurd, majestic, noble, sublime, stately

a) Absurd
b) Majestic
c) Sublime
d) Noble

Answer 1

Hint:

It is important to know the meanings of the given words, or in the least one must have a slight idea about what a word could indicate to be able to eliminate the unsuitable choice.

Complete answer:

All of the given words, other than ‘absurd’, means something along the lines of royal or majestic. Imposing means are impressive or eye-catching. Stately means are dignified or impressive. Option a ‘absurd’ means preposterous or ridiculous, which is clearly the odd man out and is unlike the other words in meaning, hence option ‘a’ would be the correct option. Option b, ‘majestic’ means great or exalted, which means the same as the others, hence is not the odd man out. Hence, this option is incorrect. Option c, ‘sublime’ means noble or supreme, which again has the same meaning as the others. Hence, it is an incorrect option. Option d, ‘noble’, as discussed above, is the same in meaning as others, hence this option would also be incorrect. Clearly, option a is the only word that does not have the same meaning as the other words.
So, the correct answer is “Option a”.

Note: To be able to distinguish between the various options, one must very clearly understand the meaning of each option given in the question, as well as the word itself. Without that knowledge, it becomes difficult to even use the elimination method.