Multiple choice softskills leadership besmirch neutral soil soothing or softening remedy (for the skin) enroll (in college or graduate school) Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation To "besmirch" means to damage the reputation of someone or to make something dirty or soiled. Distractors like "enroll" (matriculate) or "soothing remedy" (emollient) are incorrect.