Question

From the following words pick the odd word out.

• A. force
• B. intimidation
• C. shakedown
• D. bleak

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

To solve the problem of finding the odd word out from the given list, consider the meanings and contexts of each word:

• Force: The use of physical power or strength.
• Intimidation: The act of making others fearful to achieve compliance.
• Shakedown: A form of extortion or coercion to obtain something, often money.
• Bleak: Describing something as lacking in warmth, life, or hope; dreary.

The first three words—force, intimidation, and shakedown—are related to acts of coercion or exerting influence over others. However, bleak is an adjective that describes a situation or condition and does not pertain to coercive actions.
The odd word out is therefore bleak.