English Language
Spelling and Odd One Out
193 Questions
Spelling and odd one out questions require identifying correctly and incorrectly spelt words. These problems test orthographic standardization and vocabulary depth. This section is critical for English language proficiency in banking and administrative exams.
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Spelling and Odd One Out Questions
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Mingled
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Pain
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Sorrow
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
'Assorted' means consisting of different types or varieties. 'Mingled' means mixed or blended together, which is semantically related though not identical. Assorted implies variety while mingled implies blending, but they share the concept of mixing different elements.
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Active
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Detect
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Guru
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None of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
'Guide' means to direct or show the way. 'Guru' refers to a spiritual guide or teacher in Indian culture, and in modern usage means an influential mentor. As someone who provides guidance, a guru can be considered a figurative synonym for a guide in certain contexts.
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Mar
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Style
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Fashion
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None of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Fashion means to construct or shape in the manner of thing already existing. (I.e. I fashioned this bicycle using old parts.)
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Genus
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Wisdom
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Science
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None of these
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Quick
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Defend
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Create
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Cause
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Spring
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Virtue
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Wrong
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None of these
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Wandering
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Copy
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Duplicate
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
'Wild' primarily means undomesticated, uncontrolled, or unruly. 'Wandering' means roaming or traveling without fixed direction. While 'wild' can imply roaming freely, making 'wandering' somewhat related, it's not a perfect synonym. However, among the given options, it's the closest match.
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Vault
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Drop
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Justice
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None of these
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Retrospection
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Harmony
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Pardon
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None of these
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Pun
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Bound
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Tragedy
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Envious
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Covetous means having or showing a great desire to possess something belonging to someone else. Envious is the correct synonym as it describes feeling or showing jealousy toward what others have.
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Divorce
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Unrefined
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Earth
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Ground
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Raw can mean unrefined or in a natural state without processing. Unrefined is the correct synonym as it describes something not yet processed or polished.
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Rest
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Dialect
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Sober
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Shortage
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Need can refer to a lack of something required. Shortage means a state where something is not available or sufficient, making it the correct synonym in this context.
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Edify
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Lacking
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Mad
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Incapable describes someone unable to do something. Lacking is the correct synonym here as it suggests a deficiency or absence of ability, skill, or quality.
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Grave
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Decree
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Agile
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Canon can mean an ecclesiastical law or authoritative decree. Decree is the correct synonym as it refers to an official order or proclamation, particularly in religious or formal contexts.
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Dainty
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Unlikely
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Hoist
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Prospect
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Chance in certain contexts means a possibility or opportunity. Prospect is the correct synonym as it refers to the likelihood of future success or a potential opportunity.