Select the word that is different in meaning from the others.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Tarnish
| Word | Meaning | Group |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Gleam | to shine brightly | shining |
| (2) Tarnish (the odd one) | to lose shine and become dull or dark, as old silver does | losing shine |
| (3) Glisten | to shine because it is wet, like dew on grass | shining |
| (4) Shimmer | to shine with a soft, trembling light | shining |