Question

Select the word which has a different meaning from the following group of words:
Tremble, Quiver, Steady, Flucutate, Shudder, Flutter

• A. Quiver
• B. Steady
• C. Shudder
• D. Tremble

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Steady

Among the given group of words, all words except 'Steady' are verbs which mean 'to shake'.

Option A - 'Quiver' is a verb which means 'to tremble, to shake or to shudder', Option C - 'Shudder' is a verb which means 'to vibrate, to shiver or to tremble', Option D - 'Tremble' is a verb which means 'to quiver, to shake or to palpitate'. These words convey similar meanings but Option B - 'Steady' is an adjective which means 'Constant, Balanced or Immovable'.

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