Question

Choose the word whose meaning is different from the other words in the group.
Ill famed, Notorious, Disgraceful, Outrageous, Base, Exalted.
A. Exalted
B. Outrageous
C. Notorious
D. Base

Answer 1

Hint: The question suggests that we have been given a set of synonyms (words with similar meanings), we need to find a word that is different. To do that, see the meaning of the given words.
Ill famed: It means bad reputation.
Notorious: It means widely known but unfavorably.
Disgraceful: It means shameful or disreputable.
Outrageous: gross, violent in nature, of high temper.
Base: it means The fundamental support, the bottom layer.
Exalted: It means noble, elevated, high in rank, raised, elevated.

Complete step by step answer:
Let us analyse each option individually to know the correct answer.

Exalted: The word exalted, as given in the hint, means of a high rank, higher in salutation, elevated, noble. Example: Exalted personage. This word is centered around an individual’s character or reputation.
Outrageous: The word outrageous, as given in the hint, means offensive, gross, of high temper, violent. Example: The protests were outrageous. This word also depicts the nature or characteristics of a person.
Notorious: The word notorious, as given in the hint, means known for unfavourable character. Example: A notorious kid. This word also describes the nature of an individual.
Base: The word base means the bottom of a layer, fundamental support, basic principle. Example: The base of the project is not that strong. This word is not negative in nature like the other options.

So, the correct answer is “Option D”.

Note:
All the given options in some or other way depict a negative character or a dark nature. Whereas, our answer ‘base’ is a noun that has a different meaning. All three options other than option D are negative traits.