Which word is the odd one out in each group and why?
1.brotherhood, neighborhood, priesthood.
2.hair-restorer, plant-holder, step-ladder, oven-cleaner.
3.appointment, involvement,compliment, arrangement.
4.tearful, spiteful, dreadful, handful. 5.worship, kinship, friendship, partnership.
2. The odd word out is "step-ladder" because it is a tool used for climbing and reaching high places, while "hair-restorer," "plant-holder," and "oven-cleaner" are items used for specific purposes related to hair, plants, and cleaning.
3. The odd word out is "compliment" because it refers to expressing praise or admiration, while "appointment," "involvement," and "arrangement" are all related to organizing or scheduling different activities or events.
4. The odd word out is "handful" because it refers to a small quantity or a small number of things that can be held in one hand, while "tearful," "spiteful," and "dreadful" are all adjectives that describe emotions or characteristics.
5. The odd word out is "worship" because it is the only word that specifically relates to religious or spiritual practices, while "kinship," "friendship," and "partnership" are all terms that describe different types of relationships or connections between people.