Which of the following describes 'isolated'?

• A. separated from others
• B. occurring just one time
• C. connected to others
• D. common or widespread

Answer: (A)

Isolated means something is set apart or detached from what is around it, standing alone or far from others. It emphasizes separation—being apart in space, or in connection or interaction. In the given options, describing it as separated from others best captures this sense of being apart and not connected to a group. The idea of occurring just one time points to frequency rather than separation, being connected to others is the opposite of isolated, and being common or widespread describes something that isn’t isolated at all. So, separated from others is the accurate reflection of the word.