Question

In each of the following group of nouns circle the word that does not belong to the group

Answer 1

The odd words are:

1. Artist

2. Cartographer

3. Weaver

4. Archaeologist

5. Archaeologist

6. Fortune-teller

7. Diarist

8. Sharebroker

9. Orator

10. Merchant

11. Acrobat

12. Chauffeur

Explanation:

1. Artist does not belong to the group because all words are related to music, but an artist can be a musician, but it's not necessary.
2. A cartographer makes map. All the other words are related to writing.
3. A weaver sews clothes all other words are people who train animals.
4. An archaeologist searches historical things all other words are related to medical practitioners.
5. An archaeologist searches historical things, all other words are related to construction of buildings.
6. A fortune-teller tells fortune, whereas all other people create something.
7. A diarist is a person who writes diary out of choice. All others in the group are writers and they are paid for it.
8. A sharebroker acts as a middleman between the seller and the buyer, whereas all others interact directly with customers.
9. An orator is a public speaker, all other words are related to teaching.
10. All other people in the group lend money. On the other hand a merchant is a businessman, it is not necessary for him or her to lend money.
11. An acrobat is a gymnast, all others are part of the army.
12. A chauffeur is a driver, all other words are related to cooking.