Verbal Classification - Verbal and Reasoning

Directions to SolveRemember, you are looking for the word that does NOT belong in the same group as the others. Sometimes, all four words seem to fit in the same group. If so, look more closely to further narrow your classification.
Q1:

Which word does NOT belong with the others?

A excite

B flourish

C prosper

D thrive

ANS:A - excite

Flourish, prosper, and thrive are all synonyms; excite does not mean the same thing.