Question

Select the word which has a different meaning from the following group of words:
Rigid, Courteous, Harsh, Grim, Oppressive, Obdurate

• A. Courteous
• B. Grim
• C. Rigid
• D. Oppressive

Answer 1

The correct option is A Courteous

Among the given group of words, all words except 'Courteous' are adjectives which mean 'Cruel or Tough'.

Option B - 'Grim' is an adjective which means 'Gloomy, Joyless or Cruel', Option C - 'Rigid' is an adjective which means 'Stiff, Hard or Inflexible', Option C - 'Oppressive' is an adjective which means 'Cruel, Ruthless or Unfair'. These words convey similar meanings but Option A - 'Courteous' is an adjective which means 'Polite, Well-mannered, Well-behaved'.

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