Question

Select the word which has a different meaning from the following group of words:
Perplex, Puzzle, Bewilder, Confound, Embarrass, Render

• A. Bewilder
• B. Confound
• C. Render
• D. Perplex

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Render

Among the given group of words, all words except 'Render' are words which mean 'to confuse'.

Option A - 'Bewilder' is a verb which means 'to baffle, to mystify or to confuse', Option B - 'Confound' is a verb which means 'to cause surprise, confusion or to perplex', Option D - 'Perplex' is a verb which means 'to confuse, to puzzle or to baffle'. These words convey similar meaning but Option C - 'Render' is a verb which means 'to provide, to give or to contribute'.

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