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

The correct option is A Exalted

All the given words are adjectives.

'Ill-famed' means 'famous for a bad quality or action'. 'Notorious' also means the same. 'Disgraceful' means 'shockingly unacceptable'. 'Outrageous' means 'shockingly bad or excessive'. 'Base' means 'not showing any moral values'. All the above words are undesirable qualities in a person or thing. Hence, options B, C and D are incorrect.

'Exalted' is used to describe someone in a very high ranking position or someone who has very noble qualities. This is a positive adjective. Somebody who is in an exalted position or someone who has exalted qualities is admired and appreciated. Hence, its meaning is different from that of the other words. Hence, option A is correct.