Odd Word Out: Exercise 3
In each line, choose the word that is different from the others in meaning.
| 1. defeat | abundant | overthrow | conquer | vanquish |
| 2. pardon | absolve | excuse | forgive | assemble |
| 3. faithful | robust | loyal | devoted | true |
| 4. feeble | weak | frail | faint | ruthless |
| 5. still | corrupt | tranquil | serene | placid |
| 6. plunder | quiver | shudder | vibrate | shake |
| 7. forsake | abandon | prophesy | desert | leave |
| 8. clasp | dash | clutch | grasp | grip |
| 9. lustrous | courageous | bold | brave | daring |
| 10. slothful | zealous | fervent | ardent | zestful |
| 11. rare | scarce | unusual | moderate | extraordinary |
| 12. detest | entice | hate | loathe | abhor |
| 13. sturdy | tough | hardy | stalwart | vivid |
| 14. linger | revolve | rotate | spin | turn |
| 15. abolish | eliminate | expel | discharge | engulf |
| 16. false | fake | counterfeit | genuine | bogus |
| 17. voyage | riddle | journey | exursion | expedition |
| 18. myth | legend | tale | festive | fable |
| 19. jerk | yank | pull | snap | tug |
| 20. hamper | seize | take | snatch | capture |
| 21. illusion | dream | derision | vision | fantasy |
| 22. attempt | try | endeavor | muffle | essay |
| 23. strike | assault | deter | punch | pound |
| 24. astonished | elated | shocked | amazed | flabbergasted |
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