Odd One Out

Which of these words is least like the others?

• Bright

• Slick

• Daft

• Sharp

Answer explanation

Bright, slick, and sharp can all refer to being intelligent or clever. Daft typically describes something or someone acting foolishly.

Which of these words is least like the others?

• Thorny

• Wieldy

• Hairy

• Knotty

Answer explanation

Hairy, knotty, and thorny all indicate that a given situation has complications. Wieldy describes something that is easily managed.

Which of these words is least like the others?

• Strait

• Spot

• Cinch

• Pickle

Answer explanation

Spot, pickle, and strait can all refer to a difficult situation. Cinch often refers to something that will be done with ease.

Which of these words is least like the others?

• Balmy

• Placid

• Inclement

• Halcyon

Answer explanation

Halcyon, placid and balmy refer to periods of relative calm, often used to describe tranquil weather. Inclement describes that which lacks mildness, like stormy weather.

Which of these words is least like the others?

• Throttle

• Plug

• Sell

• Pitch

Answer explanation

Pitch, plug, and sell can all relate to advertising and publicity. Throttle often refers to a decrease in flow or the stifling of expression or activity.

Which of these words is least like the others?

• Sting

• Smart

• Rack

• Mend

Answer explanation

Smart, sting, and rack can all be associated with physical pain. Mend typically refers to repairing or healing.

Which of these words is least like the others?

• Solid

• True

• Equivocal

• Constant

Answer explanation

True, solid, and constant can all refer to reliability. Equivocal can describe situations of uncertainty that are open for misinterpretation (its opposite, unequivocal, describes certainty).

Which of these words is least like the others?

• Dapper

• Smart

• Natty

• Dowdy

Answer explanation

Smart, dapper, and natty can all refer to having a neat and tidy appearance. Dowdy is just the opposite, referring to a shabby or old-fashioned look.

Which of these words is least like the others?

• Redolent

• Ambrosial

• Noisome

• Aromatic

Answer explanation

Aromatic, redolent, and ambrosial can all refer to something that smells pleasant. Noisome is used to describe something that smells bad.

Which of these words is least like the others?

• Galvanic

• Jejune

• Pallid

• Prosaic

Answer explanation

Jejune, pallid, and prosaic can all refer to things that are dull. Galvanic typically refers to electrical current or something that is thrilling or exciting.