GRE · Verbalability · Vocabulary — Odd One Out

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Items

   1. Ephemeral
   2. Eternal
   3. Transient
   4. Fleeting

   Reason

   Eternal is the opposite; the others mean short-lived.

   Odd item

   Eternal

2. Items

   1. Voracious
   2. Insatiable
   3. Indifferent
   4. Greedy

   Reason

   Indifferent contrasts with intense hunger / desire.

   Odd item

   Indifferent

3. Items

   1. Frugal
   2. Thrifty
   3. Economical
   4. Lavish

   Reason

   Lavish means extravagant; the others mean careful with money.

   Odd item

   Lavish

4. Items

   1. Duplicitous
   2. Candid
   3. Frank
   4. Sincere

   Reason

   Duplicitous = deceitful; the others mean honest.

   Odd item

   Duplicitous

Instructions

Tap the word that doesn't fit the synonym group.