Verbal reasoning — Odd one out: Pick the word that does NOT belong with the others (rarity/exceptionality vs. aesthetics).

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: beautiful

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Three options relate to rarity or exceptionality, while one concerns aesthetic appeal. Distinguishing semantic fields that are often conflated in praise (“beautiful” vs. “exceptional”) is the objective here.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Set: unique, beautiful, rare, exceptional
  • Look for a majority cluster; the outlier will not fit that shared core meaning.


Concept / Approach:
“Unique,” “rare,” and “exceptional” emphasize scarcity or standing out from norms. “Beautiful” describes visual or aesthetic attractiveness, which can be common and is independent of rarity. Hence it does not belong to the rarity/exceptionality cluster.


Step-by-Step Solution:

unique → one of a kind; rarity by definition.rare → uncommon; scarce in occurrence.exceptional → unusually good or uncommon; denotes deviation above the norm.beautiful → aesthetically pleasing; unrelated to scarcity.


Verification / Alternative check:

An item can be beautiful yet mass-produced; it would not be unique or rare. Conversely, a rare stamp may not be beautiful but is still exceptional due to scarcity.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

unique / rare / exceptional: All encode uncommonness; they belong together.


Common Pitfalls:

Letting positive connotation bias decisions; focus on core meaning, not tone.


Final Answer:
beautiful

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