Question

Which of the following words is different from the others? Minute small moderate diminutive

Answer 1

Answer :

Cambridge English Dictionary defines the given words as follows :

1. Minute - "extremely small"

2. Small - "little in size or amount when compared with what is typical or average"

3. Moderate - "neither small nor large in size, amount, degree, or strength"

4. Diminutive - "very small"

From the above definitions we can see that minute, small and diminutive have more or less the same meaning and are, thus, synonyms of each other. They can be used interchangeably.

Moderate is the word that stands out and is different from others as it means something that is average or "neither small nor large in size, amount, degree, or strength."

Answer 2

Moderate.

Further Explanation:

If we observe the following words, we find that ‘moderate’ is the word that is different from the others. Minute means very small, small means something that is bigger than a minute but still small compared to big things, while diminutive is yet another synonym that can be used to describe small things. In this case, the word that stands out among all of these is moderate, which signifies the middle point between any two extremes. Diminutive refers to something that is very small or insignificant. Thus, small, minute and diminutive are synonyms, which are used within a literary context to signify words that have the same meaning as the others. Synonyms can also be used in the context of expressing ideas that have a close connection with a person or any other entity.  

Synonyms are used in a text to enhance readability, and it also shows the author’s command over the vocabulary of the text. The word synonym is a derivative of two Greek words syn and oynm which means together and name. Using synonyms is a good way of producing a text, and it enriches vocabulary. The use of synonyms avoids repetition of the same word over and over, thus preventing a monotonous narrative. It also helps to improve both the author’s writing and reading skills, making the text much more communicative. Synonyms also help in captivating and engaging the reader’s interest in the text, while developing a dialogue between the reader and the author.

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Answer Details:

Grade: High School

Chapter: Synonyms

Subject: English

Keywords:

Synonyms, enhanced readability, communication between reader and author, literary narrative, avoiding repetition.