Find the odd one in the following group of words. mock, deride, praise, jeer
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Find the odd one in the following group of words.
mock, deride, praise, jeer
Answer: C. praise — Answer: praise Explanation: mock, deride, and jeer all mean to ridicule, make fun of, or scorn someone. praise means to express approval or admiration, which…
- A.
mock
- B.
deride
- C.
praise
- D.
jeer
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Correct answer: C
Answer: praise
Explanation:
mock, deride, and jeer all mean to ridicule, make fun of, or scorn someone.
praise means to express approval or admiration, which is opposite in meaning to the other three.
Therefore, praise is the odd one out because it has a positive meaning while the others are negative/derisive.
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