Choose the odd pair.a)Important-unimportantb)Respect-imrespectc)Shaved...
The odd pair in this list is (b) Respect-imrespect. The word "imrespect" is not a word in the English language. The other words in the list are all pairs of opposites, with the first word in the pair being the positive term and the second word being the negative term. "Important" and "unimportant" are opposites, as are "shaved" and "unshaved," and "pleasure" and "displeasure." "Respect" and "disrespect" are opposites, so "imrespect" is not a word that correctly completes the pair.
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Choose the odd pair.a)Important-unimportantb)Respect-imrespectc)Shaved...
Explanation:
Pair a) Important-unimportant:
- The words "important" and "unimportant" are antonyms.
- "Important" means significant, valuable, or necessary.
- "Unimportant" means not significant, not valuable, or not necessary.
- These words are opposite in meaning, so they form a valid pair.
Pair b) Respect-imrespect:
- The words "respect" and "imrespect" do not form a valid pair.
- "Respect" means to admire, honor, or show regard for someone or something.
- However, the word "imrespect" does not exist in the English language.
- It should be "disrespect" instead, which means to show lack of respect or to insult.
- Since "imrespect" is not a real word, this pair is the odd one out.
Pair c) Shaved-unshaved:
- The words "shaved" and "unshaved" are antonyms.
- "Shaved" means to have removed or cut off hair, usually from the face or head.
- "Unshaved" means to have not removed or cut off hair, usually from the face or head.
- These words are opposite in meaning, so they form a valid pair.
Pair d) Pleasure-displeasure:
- The words "pleasure" and "displeasure" are antonyms.
- "Pleasure" means a feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction.
- "Displeasure" means a feeling of unhappiness, dissatisfaction, or annoyance.
- These words are opposite in meaning, so they form a valid pair.
Conclusion:
- The odd pair in this set is "Respect-imrespect" because "imrespect" is not a real word.
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