Which word does not belong with the others?
Answer(s): C
The related words here are perhaps a bit perplexing, for they include a mixture of contradictory terms. On the one hand, you have “agreement” and “consensus,” while on the other you are presented with “dispute” and “contention.” A consensus is a form of agreement, and contention is strife and disagreement; however, note that all of these words do share the notion of indicating things pertaining to agreement or lack thereof. In contrast to this, a legislature is at best the place where such agreement and disagreement occur. It does not indicate such agreement or disagreement itself.
Answer(s): A
The set of related words here all include some notion of forcefulness in communication. While “announcement” merely indicates the fact that someone has promulgated some kind of information in a formal manner. A bombast is a speech that is made in an inflated form of speech, attempting to impress others. Blustering is an aggressive form of speaking. To rant is to speak in a passionate, often wild manner. Finally, to fulminate is to speak in protest in a strong manner. All of these words are far more forceful than the much more bland “announcement.”
All of these words describe some sort of ornamentation or jewelry. Do not be tricked into thinking that either decoration or ornament differs from the group. All five are actually somehow related to being a small item of decorative purposes – whether on a person or merely on a shelf. The real difference that sets “trinket” apart from the other words is the fact that a trinket is a small and often cheap ornament. This word alone indicates such inexpensiveness.
All of these options describe types of long clothing, neither pertaining to men or women necessarily. A gown, robe, or cloak could all be worn by either a man or by a women; however, note that all of the incorrect options do describe clothing that completely covers the body. Even a cloak, though an outer garment, completely covers the legs (generally, at least). It is different from a cap, which is often shorter and more decorative. In contrast to these options, a “skirt” merely “begins at the waist.” It is thus more limited in its coverage.
Answer(s): B
All of these words pertain to elevated areas of land. Something “alpine” is a type of land formation that is like the Alps – very elevated and mountainous. A sierra is a jagged mountain range. It is related to the word “serrated,” which is often used to describe knives that have jagged blades. (It ultimately comes from the word for “saw.” A sierra is a saw-like mountain range). A “massif” is a group of mountains, generally one that is gathered alone by itself in the middle of an otherwise non-mountainous terrain. In comparison with all of these words, “hillock” merely describes a small hill. Given that all the others describe elevations that are much higher, “hillock” is the word that does not fit with the group.
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