leadership Online Quiz - 71

Disinterested means impartial, unbiased, or not influenced by personal interest. Unprejudiced captures this meaning exactly. It's often confused with uninterested (not interested), but they differ - a judge should be disinterested (impartial), not uninterested (bored). The other options describe: unconsciousness (coma), support, or confused struggling (flounder).

Disjointed describes something that is disconnected, lacking coherence or smooth progression. Disconnected is the precise synonym. It can refer to speech, writing, ideas, or physical things that don't connect logically. The other options describe: unconsciousness (comatose), a door fastener, or being abusive.

Disjunction literally means a disconnection or separation between things. Option A correctly identifies this as an act or state of separation. The other options define unrelated words: B is inflammable, C is bombarding, and D is a movement verb.

Distrait is a French-derived word meaning absentminded or inattentive. Option A correctly captures this meaning of being mentally scattered or unfocused. The other options define different words entirely.

Distraught means deeply upset, agitated, or distressed. Option A correctly identifies this emotional state of being troubled or undone. The other options are unrelated: B means include, C describes brittle material, and D relates to infection.

Diurnal means occurring daily or happening during the daytime. Option A correctly gives 'daily' as the definition. The other options define different words: B is compromise, C is broach, and D is sepulcher.

Diva specifically refers to a distinguished female operatic singer. Option A correctly identifies this term from opera. The other options are unrelated adjectives or verbs: B is compelling, C describes fabric, and D means to segregate.

Diverge means to extend in different directions or to vary from a standard. Option A correctly captures this meaning of variation or difference. The other options define different concepts: B relates to compulsion, C is a booklet, and D means to burn.

Diverse means showing difference or variety, particularly in characteristics between items being compared. Option A correctly identifies this as differing in some characteristics from each other. The other options are unrelated terms.

Diversion literally means the act of turning aside from a course or diverting attention. Option A correctly identifies this core meaning of redirection. The other options are unrelated emotions or states.

Disparate means fundamentally different or unlike in kind. Option A correctly captures this essence of basic difference. The other options define unrelated words: B is commandeer, C is impolite, and D means timely.

Disparity means a great difference or inequality between things. Option A correctly identifies this as difference. The other options are unrelated: B means commemorate, C is hoist, and D means seasonal.

Dispassionate means remaining calm, objective, and unaffected by emotion. Option A correctly identifies this as calm - specifically free from passion or emotion. The other options are unrelated: B means recalling, C means mismanage, and D means seasoned.

Dispatch can mean speediness, promptness, or efficiency in execution. Option A correctly gives this meaning. The other options are unrelated: B means coextensive, C is consommé, and D means retreat.

Dispel means to drive away, scatter, or cause to vanish (like dispelling myths, fears, or clouds). It comes from Latin 'dispellere' (to drive apart). The other options refer to compassion (commiserate), physical leaping (saltate), or separation/segregation, which are unrelated meanings.

Dispense primarily means to distribute, give out, or administer (like dispensing medicine or advice). Option A is correct. Options B (commodious), C (generous/liberal), and D (conceal) are unrelated; only 'dispense with' means to get rid of, which is a different idiomatic usage.

Disperse means to scatter, spread out, or distribute over an area (like seeds dispersing in the wind or a crowd dispersing). Option A matches this exactly. Option B refers to ordinary/average (mediocre), C to social class (middle class), and D to religious separation (sectarian), none are related.

Dispirited means lacking in spirit, enthusiasm, or courage; dejected or discouraged. Option A captures this perfectly. The other options are unrelated: B refers to democracy (democratic), C is about matching/equality (parity), and D relates to religious factions (sectarian).

Disport means to amuse oneself, frolic, or play in a lively manner (often used as 'disport oneself'). Option A is correct. The other options are unrelated: B means shared (communal), C describes cow-like behavior (bovine), and D refers to earthly/secular matters (mundane).

Disproportion means lack of proportion or symmetry between parts, something out of balance or scale. Option A defines it accurately. The other options are unrelated: B is a commune (collective), C means to remove offensive content (expurgate), and D describes being calm/composed (sedate).