Identify the odd word: Three words describe extent/measurement in the vertical or linear sense (height/length), while one relates to brightness/illumination. Choose the mismatching word.
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ALong
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BTall
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CHigh
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DDim
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: Dim
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Verbal classification often groups words by domain of meaning. Here, three adjectives belong to physical extent (height/length) while one belongs to light/visibility.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Words: Long, Tall, High, Dim.
- Category 1: measurement of extent; Category 2: brightness.
Concept / Approach:Map each word to its primary semantic field and separate the outlier that does not describe linear or vertical extent.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Long → primarily length.Tall → primarily height.High → vertical position/elevation.Dim → degree of light/brightness (not extent).Verification / Alternative check:Try substituting context sentences: “a long rope,” “a tall building,” “a high wall” are natural; “a dim building” shifts to lighting, confirming different semantics.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:Long, Tall, and High share the measurement domain.
Common Pitfalls:Assuming High and Tall are always interchangeable. They are related, but both stay within the extent/height family, unlike Dim.
Final Answer:Dim is the odd word (brightness term, not an extent term).