leadership Online Quiz - 62

Embellish means to make something more attractive by adding decorative details or ornaments - to adorn or enhance. It can refer to physical decoration (embellishing a dress with beads) or adding elaborate details to stories (embellishing the truth).

Embezzlement is the fraudulent taking of personal property by someone who was entrusted with it, such as an employee stealing company funds. It differs from robbery because the embezzler has lawful possession initially, then converts it for personal use without authorization.

Embitter means to make someone resentful, angry, or disappointed - to fill with bitterness or unpleasant feelings. It typically refers to emotional bitterness caused by unfair treatment, betrayal, or hardship. The word combines 'em-' (make) + 'bitter'.

Emblazon means to adorn or decorate something richly with prominent colors, symbols, or designs. It's most commonly used for coats of arms, shields, flags, or other heraldic devices. The word comes from 'blaze' - to display conspicuously or brilliantly.

Embody means to give a concrete, tangible form to an abstract idea or quality - to represent or express it in bodily form. For example, 'he embodies courage' means courage is expressed visibly through his actions and character. It combines 'em-' (into) + 'body'.

The word 'emboss' means to create a raised design or pattern on a surface, such as on metal, paper, or leather. Option A correctly captures this definition of producing designs in relief. The other options describe unrelated concepts (chameleon, change of direction, or monarchy).

'Embrace' literally means to hug or hold someone closely in your arms. It can also be used metaphorically to mean accepting an idea or practice willingly. Option A is the correct literal definition. The other options describe completely different concepts.

To 'embroider' means to decorate fabric with needlework, creating decorative patterns with thread. Option A accurately defines this term. The incorrect options refer to championship status, forcefulness, or planting seeds - none related to needlework.

'Enliven' means to make something more lively, animated, or spirited - to add life or energy. Option A correctly states this meaning. The distractors describe a non-entity, annoying behavior, or being sedate - all opposite or unrelated to enlivening.

'Enmity' refers to ill will, hatred, or hostility between people or groups. Option A provides the correct definition. The other options incorrectly describe physical objects (ring), biological capability, or a deadlock situation.

'Ennui' is a French-derived word meaning boredom, weariness, or dissatisfaction from lack of interest. Option A correctly identifies this meaning. The distractors describe a circle shape, food, or physical strength - all unrelated to ennui.

'Enormity' refers to extreme wickedness, hugeness, or outrageousness - usually with negative moral implications. Option A correctly states 'hugeness in a bad sense'. The other options describe physical roundness, vigor, or endurance - missing the negative connotation.

An 'emolument' is salary, wages, or compensation received for employment or office-holding. Option A correctly identifies this as salary. The distractors refer to divine gifts, forgivability, or spatial concepts - all unrelated to compensation.

'Empathy' is the ability to understand and share the feelings, thoughts, or experiences of another person. Option A precisely defines this concept. The other options describe a fake doctor, deer meat, or a kitchen tool - completely unrelated.

'Empirical' refers to knowledge based on observation, experience, or experiment rather than theory. Option A correctly states 'based on experience'. The distractors describe pleasure, poison, or egg-laying - none related to empirical evidence.

To 'emulate' means to imitate, copy, or strive to equal someone's achievements or qualities. Option A provides the correct definition. The other options describe cautiousness, venting, or seeming reasonable - all unrelated to emulation.

To 'enact' means to make a bill into law, or to establish by legal or legislative authority. Option A correctly defines this as making a bill into law. The distractors describe metal decoration, ventilation, or small marks - unrelated to legislation.

Enamored describes the state of being in love or captivated by someone or something. It expresses strong affection or admiration, often used in phrases like 'enamored of' or 'enamored with'. Options B, C, and D (abyss, abdominal, ghostly) are completely unrelated meanings.

Encipher means to convert text into code or cipher, essentially encoding information for secrecy. The other options are unrelated: B describes a chassis, C describes a ventriloquist, D describes a spectrum produced by a prism.

Encircle means to surround something on all sides, forming a circle around it. The other options are unrelated: B means chaste, C means hazard, D means dumbfounded.