Question

Choose the word whose meaning is different from the other words in the group:
Rabid, Insane, Berserk, Lucid, Raging, Frenetic

• A. Frenetic
• B. Raging
• C. Insane
• D. Lucid

Answer 1

The correct option is D Lucid

All the given words are adjectives.

'Rabid' means 'extremely violent or furious'. 'Insane' means 'seriously mentally ill'. 'Raging' means 'showing rage or anger'. 'Frenetic' means 'fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way'. 'Berserk' means 'out of control with anger or excitement'. It also means 'wild or frenzied'.

All the above words convey negative qualities. A person who is 'insane' is out of control or mental balance. An 'insane' person or a 'raging' person is capable of being 'rabid' or 'frenetic' or 'go berserk'. As these words have similar meanings, options A, B and C are correct.

'Lucid' means 'having, showing, or characterized by an ability to think clearly and rationally'. This word is a positive word and conveys a meaning which is opposite to that of the other words. Option D is incorrect.