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For the following questions, choose the option which does not belong to the group (ODD-ONE-OUT).

A. allegory

B. parody

C. joke

D. lampoon

Correct Answer :

A. allegory


Allegory does not belong to the group of parody (humorous, exaggerated imitation of an author, literary work, style etc.) (b), joke (c) and lampoon (a satirical attack on a person) (d), they are types of comedy.

Related Questions

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Mercy-killing of patients who are incurably ill

A. circumspection

B. benignity

C. euthanasia

D. apoplexy

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APOLITICAL

A. Antipolitical

B. Terrorist

C. Not interested in politics

D. Subversive

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Focus

A. Disappear

B. Disperse

C. Link

D. Layer

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Antiquated

A. renewed

B. unique

C. modern

D. renovated

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Medicine to counteract the effect of a poison

A. Emetic

B. Antidote

C. Anti-venom

D. Antiseptic

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Animals which live in water

A. Barren

B. Wild

C. Domestic

D. Aquatic

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In each of these questions, two of the words are related in some way, i.e. they are similar or opposites. Pick out the option which represents that pair.
(A) focus
(B) trivial
(C) vital
(D) site

A. A-B

B. B-D

C. A-C

D. B-C

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A long boring speech

A. horology

B. harangue

C. valediction

D. filibuster

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ELAN

A. Brashness

B. Dignity

C. Composure

D. Nervousness

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Boisterous

A. serenity

B. calm

C. cheerful

D. courageous

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Gruesome :

A. Sullen

B. Hideous

C. Exhausting

D. Insulting

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A person who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions

A. agnostic

B. cynic

C. sceptic

D. misogynist

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TRIVIAL

A. Significant

B. Momentous

C. Unimportant

D. Critical

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Literal

A. verbatim

B. formal

C. idealistic

D. outdated

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BROWBEAT

A. Ambitious

B. Challenging

C. Intimidate

D. Tarnish

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SALUTATORY

A. Sad

B. Valedictory

C. Derivative

D. romising

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Assess

A. overload

B. measure

C. permit

D. enter

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Safe

A. rash

B. insecure

C. beneficial

D. harsh

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SMOTHER

A. Repress

B. Cheer

C. Nurture

D. Irritate

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An office with pay but little responsibility

A. sinecure

B. presidency

C. factotum

D. plutocracy

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Predilection

A. Predicament

B. Afterthought

C. Aversion

D. Postponement

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FLUCTUATION

A. Increase

B. Change

C. Stability

D. Decrease

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In each of these questions, two of the words are related in some way, i.e. they are similar or opposites. Pick out the option which represents that pair.
(A) Withstand
(B) Climate
(C) Hot
(D) Surrender

A. A - B

B. B - C

C. A - D

D. B - D

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FOMENT

A. Vex

B. Waste

C. Renounce

D. Instigate

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In each of the following questions four words are given, of which two words are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning. Find the two words which are most nearly the same or opposite in meaning and indicate the number of the correct letter combination.
(A) superficial
(B) superfluous
(C) enlightened
(D) surplus

A. A-C

B. A-B

C. B-C

D. B-D

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A collection of poems

A. Pathology

B. Anthology

C. Oncology

D. Pedology

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Veteran

A. Activist

B. Enthusiast

C. Novice

D. Master

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For the following questions, choose the option which does not belong to the group (ODD-ONE-OUT).

A. bonus

B. beneficial

C. benevolent

D. bond

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FOMENT

A. Instigate

B. Shield

C. Frustrate

D. Waver

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PROPITIOUS

A. Favourable

B. Similar

C. Humble

D. Versatile