Question

Select the word which has a different meaning from the following group of words:
Unlawful, Illicit, Prohibited, Authorized, Banned, Illegitimate

• A. Illicit
• B. Prohibited
• C. Authorized
• D. Unlawful

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Authorized

Among the given group of words, all words except 'Authorized' are adjectives which mean 'Illegal'.

Option A - 'Illicit' is an adjective which means 'Illegal, unlawful or forbidden by law', Option B - 'Prohibited' is an adjective which means 'not allowed, restricted or forbidden', Option C - 'Unlawful' is an adjective which means 'Illegal, Unauthorized or Illegal'. These words convey similar meaning but Option C - 'Authorized' is an adjective which means 'Official permission or approval'.

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