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

The correct option is A Absurd

All the given words are adjectives.

'Imposing' means 'grand and impressive in appearance'. 'Majestic' means 'having or showing impressive beauty or scale'. It also means 'beautiful, powerful, or causing great admiration and respect'. 'Noble' means 'possessing outstanding or admirable qualities'. It also means 'illustrious, famous, of high birth or exalted rank'. 'Sublime' means 'of very great excellence or beauty'. 'Stately' means 'impressive or grand in size, appearance, or manner'.

All the above words have a positive connotation. They describe something (or someone) which (or who) appears great or has admirable qualities. Hence, options B, C and D are incorrect.

'Absurd' means 'foolish'. It also means 'wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate'. This is a word with a negative meaning. It means the opposite of the other words because it describes something (or someone) which (or who) is absurd and is looked down upon or mocked at. Eg: An absurd joke. Hence, option A is correct.