Test your understanding of synonyms with our Odd Word Out quiz! Identify the word that doesn’t belong among synonyms.
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Question 1
Which of these words is least like the others?
Answer: Daft
Bright, slick, and sharp all denote intelligence or cleverness. Daft, on the other hand, characterizes something or someone behaving foolishly.
Question 2
Which of these words is least like the others?
Answer: Wieldy
Hairy, knotty, and thorny all indicate that a situation is complicated. In contrast, wieldy describes something that is easily managed.
Question 3
Which of these words is least like the others?
Answer: Prune
Spawn, found, and pioneer all describe acts of creation. Prune, besides referring to a dried plum, can also mean the act of cutting back.
Question 4
Which of these words is least like the others?
Answer: Granular
Blue, ribald, and coarse can all be used to describe vulgar or obscene material. While granular can also mean coarse, referring to something made up of large particles, it does not share the vulgar or obscene connotation of the other two words.
Question 5
Which of these words is least like the others?
Answer: Inclement
Halcyon, placid, and balmy refer to periods of relative calm and are often used to describe tranquil weather. Inclement, on the other hand, describes conditions that lack mildness, such as stormy weather.
