Question

Select the word which has a different meaning from the following group of words:
Imperious, Arrogant, Modest, Lofty, Exalted, Haughty

• A. Lofty
• B. Imperious
• C. Modest
• D. Haughty

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Modest

Among the given group of words, all words except 'Modest' are adjectives which mean 'Proud, Egoistic'.

Option A - 'Disdainful' is an adjective which means 'Indifferent, Snobbish or Arrogant', Option B - 'Imperious' is an adjective which means 'Arrogant, Dominating or Indifferent', Option D - 'Haughty' is an adjective which means 'Egoistical, Disdainful or Imperious'. These words convey similar meanings but Option C - 'Modest' is an adjective which means the opposite of these words, ie. 'Meek, Docile or Unpretentious'.

Therefore, the word which has a different meaning from the other words in the group is Option C - Modest.