Question

Four words have been given out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the one that is different.

• A. Ineffable
• B. Perspicacious
• C. Discerning
• D. Mellifluous

Hint:

In odd-word-out questions, look for different kinds of relationships. Here, the relationship is meta-level: three words are descriptors, and one word is about the inability to describe.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
The question asks us to identify the word that is different from the other three. This requires understanding the meaning of each word to find a common category for three of them.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let's define the words:


Ineffable: Too great, extreme, or beautiful to be described in words. It refers to the quality of being indescribable.
Perspicacious: Having a ready insight into and understanding of things; mentally perceptive. It describes a quality of mind.
Discerning: Having or showing good judgement or insight. It also describes a quality of mind.
Mellifluous: (of a voice or words) Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear. It describes a quality of sound.
Let's analyze the relationship. 'Perspicacious' and 'Discerning' are closely related, both referring to mental insight and good judgment. 'Mellifluous' refers to a quality perceived by the senses (hearing). All three words (Perspicacious, Discerning, Mellifluous) describe specific, perceivable, and describable qualities.
'Ineffable', on the other hand, describes the very state of being \textit{beyond} description or expression. Therefore, while B, C, and D are all attributes that can be described, A is the attribute of being indescribable, making it the odd one out.
Step 3: Final Answer:
'Ineffable' is the different word as it describes something that cannot be expressed, while the others are all describable qualities.