What is the difference between Abhorrent and Aberrant?

Abhorrent

adjective

Definition

Inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant.

Examples

Discrimination of any kind is [abhorrent] to a civilized society.

She found his cruelty to animals completely [abhorrent].

The thought of betraying a friend is [abhorrent] to me.

Aberrant

adjective

Definition

Departing from an accepted standard; diverging from the normal type.

Examples

The scientist investigated the star's [aberrant] behavior.

This [aberrant] result suggests there may be a flaw in the experiment.

His sudden outburst of anger was [aberrant] conduct for such a calm person.

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Practice Quiz

Question 1: His sudden rude behavior was ___ for someone usually so polite.

abhorrent aberrant

Question 2: Most people find the idea of cruelty to animals completely ___.

abhorrent aberrant

Question 3: The lab results showed an ___ cell structure, which required further testing.

abhorrent aberrant

Question 4: The politician's racist comments were ___ to the public.

abhorrent aberrant

Question 5: Which word means 'repugnant' or 'disgusting'?

abhorrent aberrant

Question 6: A system that allows for such injustice is morally ___.

abhorrent aberrant

Question 7: An ___ reading from the sensor caused the system to shut down.

abhorrent aberrant

Question 8: Which sentence is correct?

His taste in music is abhorrent; he likes things that are not mainstream. Such aberrant views have no place in a tolerant society. The crime was truly aberrant in its violence. His actions, while aberrant, were not illegal.

Question 9: Which word means 'abnormal' or 'deviating from the standard'?

abhorrent aberrant

Question 10: Slavery is an ___ institution that has been rightly condemned.

abhorrent aberrant

Quiz Answers

Q1: aberrant

Q2: abhorrent

Q3: aberrant

Q4: abhorrent

Q5: abhorrent

Q6: abhorrent

Q7: aberrant

Q8: His actions, while aberrant, were not illegal.

Q9: aberrant

Q10: abhorrent

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