Which word does NOT belong with the others: 'brief', 'concise', 'succinct', 'elaborate'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The last word
- Step 1: Brief, concise and succinct all mean short and to the point. Step 2. 'Elaborate' means detailed and complicated, the opposite of short. Answer: The last word. Why not the others: The other three are near-synonyms and form the group.
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