Question 10

Rigid is the word that is different from the others.

Rigid refers to a lack of flexibility or the inability to bend, making it distinct from the other terms, which all describe materials or objects that can change shape or adapt under pressure.

A) rigid

Rigid is correctly identified as the odd word out because it signifies a state of being stiff and unyielding, contrasting with the other options that imply some degree of adaptability or give.

B) elastic

Elastic describes a material's ability to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed. This quality of flexibility is what makes elastic similar to flexible and resilient, thus it does not stand out.

C) flexible

Flexible indicates the capability of bending easily without breaking. Like elastic, it suggests adaptability and is in line with the meanings of the other choices, making it not different.

D) yielding

Yielding refers to the ability to give way under pressure, which aligns with the idea of flexibility and adaptability present in elastic, flexible, and resilient. Therefore, it does not differ from the other terms.

E) resilient

Resilient means the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or changes, a quality shared with the other options that denote some form of adaptability, thus it does not stand out.

F) none

This option suggests that no word is different, which is incorrect since "rigid" clearly represents a distinct characteristic compared to the others.

Conclusion

Rigid is the only term that conveys a lack of flexibility, making it fundamentally different from elastic, flexible, yielding, and resilient, all of which imply varying degrees of adaptability. The other options share a common theme of being able to bend or yield under pressure, clearly highlighting "rigid" as the odd one out.