Question

Select the word which has a different meaning from the following group of words:
Barren, Fallow, Prolific, Abortive, Arid, Infertile

• A. Arid
• B. Prolific
• C. Fallow
• D. Barren

Answer 1

The correct option is B Prolific

Among the given group of words, all words except 'Prolific' are adjectives which mean 'Infertile'.

Option A - 'Arid' is an adjective which means 'Unproductive, Infertile or Barren', Option C - 'Fallow' is an adjective which means 'Uncultivated, Undeveloped or Bare, Option D - 'Barren' is an adjective which means 'Infertile, Unfruitful or Sterile'. These words convey similar meanings but Option B - 'Prolific' is an adjective which means 'abundant, Plentiful or Bountiful'.

Therefore, the word which has a different meaning from the other words in the group is Option B - 'Prolific.