Which word best matches the meaning 'special' or 'one-of-a-kind'?

• A. Special
• B. Unique
• C. Common
• D. Ordinary

Answer: (B)

This item tests your ability to pick a word that signals singularity. Unique matches that sense best, because it literally means there is no other exactly like this one. It conveys being the only example of its kind, which is a stronger claim than simply being notable or important. Special can describe something notable, but it doesn’t require exclusivity and can apply to many things. Common and ordinary describe things that are typical or lacking distinctiveness, which is the opposite of what’s being asked. So the word that most precisely captures “special” or “one-of-a-kind” is unique.