leadership Online Quiz - 66

A dummy is an imitation or replica of a real object, used as a substitute for the original. Common examples include practice dummies for sports, crash test dummies, or display mannequins. A cantata (B) is a musical composition, to enervate (C) means to weaken, and a niggard (D) is a miser.

A dupe is someone who is easily fooled or deceived - the root connects to duplicity (double-dealing). A canter (B) is a slow gallop for horses, to underscore (C) means to emphasize, and a skirmish (D) is a minor fight. Dupe specifically refers to a person, not an action.

Duplicity means double-dealing or deceitfulness - intentionally misleading someone while appearing trustworthy. It comes from 'duplex' (double/twofold). Canto (B) refers to poem divisions, dissimulation (C) is hiding truth, and inconstant (D) means changeable - but duplicity specifically requires intentional deception, not just changeability.

Duration is the length of time something lasts or continues - a neutral time measurement. To poll (B) means to collect opinions, an undertaker (C) directs funerals, and turpitude (D) means depravity/wickedness. Only A describes time span.

Duress means forcible restraint or compulsion, especially unlawful constraint - being forced to act under threat. Roomy (B) means spacious, to undulate (C) means wavelike motion, and to sneak (D) means moving secretly. Duress specifically involves coercion against one's will.

Dutiful (variant spelling duteous) means showing respect, obedience, or care in fulfilling one's duties - conscientious behavior. Faculty (B) means ability, to dig (C) means excavate, and gradual (D) means slow. Dutiful describes how someone performs responsibilities.

Dwindle means to shrink, diminish, or gradually reduce in size, amount, or strength. Fine-bored (B) describes something thin ( unrelated), unearthly (C) means supernatural, and to slow up (D) means decelerate. Only A captures the sense of gradual reduction.

Dynamic means energetic, forceful, or characterized by constant change and activity - the opposite of static. To surrender (B) is to yield, plain (C) means ordinary, and dross (D) is metal waste. Dynamic specifically conveys energy and active force.

A dynamo is a generator for producing electricity, converting mechanical energy into electrical power. A caprice (B) is a sudden whim, infallibly (C) means without fail, and to slake (D) means to satisfy thirst. Dynamo specifically refers to an electrical generator.

The prefix dys- means abnormal, impaired, difficult, or bad - seen in medical terms like dysentery, dyslexia, dysfunction. Mercurial (B) means unpredictable, acceptable (C) means satisfactory, and defamation (D) means damaging reputation. Only A matches the prefix meaning.

Dysentery is an inflammatory disorder of the lower intestinal tract, causing severe diarrhea with blood. To capsize (B) means overturning a boat, steadfast (C) means loyal/firm, and to slap (D) means hit with hand. Dysentery is a specific medical condition using the dys- prefix.

Dyslexia is a learning disorder that primarily affects reading fluency and accuracy. The term 'word blindness' accurately captures this condition where individuals struggle to recognize and process written words despite normal intelligence and vision.

Dyspeptic relates to dyspepsia, the medical term for indigestion. The word can also mean irritable or bad-tempered (from the discomfort of indigestion), but its primary meaning refers to digestive problems.

Effrontery means blatant boldness, rudeness, or impudence performed without any shame or embarrassment. The word combines 'ex-' (out) + 'frons' (forehead/boldness), suggesting brazen behavior.

Effulgent means shining brightly or radiant. It comes from 'ex-' (out) + 'fulgere' (to shine), describing something that brilliantly illuminates or glows.

Effusion literally means pouring forth or flowing out. It can refer to emotional expression, speech, or fluids flowing freely from a contained space.

Ego means one's sense of self-importance or self-esteem. In psychology, it's the part of the mind that mediates between reality and desires, but in general usage, it means how someone perceives themselves.

Egoism means excessive interest in oneself or self-centeredness. It describes the tendency to prioritize one's own interests above others, often at their expense.

"Egotism" is the practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively due to an undue sense of self-importance. Distractors like "private meeting" (caucus) are incorrect.

Egotistical means conceited, self-centered, or characterized by excessive reference to oneself. It's synonymous with 'egotistic' - someone who constantly talks about themselves and their achievements.