Verbal reasoning — Odd one out: Select the single word that does NOT belong with the others (fairness vs. positivity).
Logical Reasoning
Verbal Classification
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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Afair
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Bjust
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Cequitable
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Dfavorable
Answer
Correct Answer: favorable
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Synonym sets often conceal an outsider that is close in tone but different in meaning. Here three words describe impartial justice, whereas one simply means advantageous or beneficial, which is not necessarily impartial.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Set: fair, just, equitable, favorable
- We look for a consistent meaning cluster, then remove the semantic intruder.
Concept / Approach:Group words by their core sense. “Fair,” “just,” and “equitable” all signal impartiality and even-handedness. “Favorable” indicates something that benefits a side or outcome, which may be biased rather than balanced. That breaks the fairness cluster.
Step-by-Step Solution:
fair → impartial, unbiased.just → guided by justice; morally right and impartial.equitable → characterized by equity and fairness.favorable → advantageous or approving, not inherently impartial.Verification / Alternative check:
Substitute in a sentence about a referee or judge. “Fair/just/equitable decision” fits; “favorable decision” suggests advantage to one party, not neutrality.Why Other Options Are Wrong:
fair / just / equitable: All share the impartiality concept and belong together.Common Pitfalls:
Choosing “equitable” as unusual vocabulary; meaning still firmly aligns with fairness.Final Answer:favorable