Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Practice Test

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Which of the following words is different from the others: Inflation, Interest, Debt, Budget, Drought?

Inflation
Debt
Drought
Budget

The correct answer is: Drought

The correct choice is based on the relationship between the words given. Inflation, interest, debt, and budget are all related to the field of economics and finance. Each of these terms deals with money management, economic conditions, or financial instruments. Inflation refers to the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, thereby eroding purchasing power. Interest relates to the cost of borrowing money or the return earned on investments. Debt represents the money that is owed or due. Finally, a budget is a financial plan that outlines expected income and expenditures over a certain period. In contrast, drought is a term associated with weather conditions and environmental issues rather than economics or finance. It refers to a prolonged dry period during which there is significantly less water than normal, impacting agriculture and ecosystems. This distinction marks drought as the outlier in the list, as it does not pertain to financial concepts or practices.