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

  1. A.

    mock

  2. B.

    deride

  3. C.

    praise

  4. 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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