leadership Online Quiz - 89

To consecrate means to set apart as sacred or formally dedicate to a religious or ceremonial purpose. Dedicate directly captures this essence. The other options describe being unfrightening, literary satire, or being unrepressed, which are unrelated to making something holy or formally devoted to a purpose.

Consensus means a shared opinion or general agreement among a group of people. Option C directly states this definition. The other options describe uniqueness, using satire, or being unfrightening, none of which relate to collective agreement or shared decision-making.

Consequential can mean having significant consequences or importance, but when applied to a person's attitude, it often implies being self-important or pompous. Option C captures this secondary meaning. The other options describe musical unity, soaking, or being unequal, which don't match the concept of personal significance.

A conservatory (or conservatoire) is an educational institution specializing in fine arts, particularly music or drama. Option C directly defines this. The other options describe universal characterization, being morose, or musical pitch unity, none of which capture the essence of an arts school.

To consign means to deliver or send goods to a person or place for sale, with the original owner retaining title until sold. Option C precisely captures this commercial meaning. The other options describe being disheveled, mythological creatures, or universal characterization, which are unrelated to sending items for sale.

Consistency means the quality of being coherent, uniform, or free from contradictions in behavior, logic, or presentation. Option C directly captures this essence. The other options describe lack of moderation, taking a stroll, or being disheveled, none of which relate to coherence or absence of contradictions.

To console means to provide comfort and emotional support to someone who is sad or disappointed. Option C directly captures this meaning. The other options describe being inconspicuous, being a scholar, or lack of moderation, none of which relate to alleviating emotional distress.

Consolidation means combining multiple elements into a single, more effective or coherent whole, which directly aligns with unification. The other options describe having no precedent, enjoyment, or being inconspicuous, none of which capture the essence of bringing things together into one entity.

Consonance refers to the combination of sounds or ideas that produce a harmonious or pleasing effect, especially in music. Harmony directly captures this musical and conceptual agreement. The other options describe physical appearance or taste, none of which relate to harmonious combination of sounds.

The correct answer is C (harmonious). Consonant means in agreement or harmony with something, often used to describe ideas or musical sounds that blend well together. Disentangle (A) refers to separating tangled things, a sword case (B) is a sheath called a scabbard, and unattractive (D) is unrelated to the meaning.

The correct answer is C (associate with). Consort means to keep company with or associate with someone, often used in contexts like consorting with others. Making no attempt to change bad practices (A) is unconnected, a great quantity (B) is not the meaning, and disentangle (D) is unrelated.

The correct answer is C (take part in a conspiracy). Conspire means to secretly plan together to commit an unlawful or harmful act - essentially taking part in a conspiracy. Disobedient (A), climb up (B), and not requited (D) are unrelated to the word's meaning.

The correct answer is C (great shock). Consternation means a feeling of great shock, surprise, or dismay that causes confusion and helplessness. Distasteful (A) refers to something unpleasant, meager (B) means lacking in quantity, and disobedient (D) means not following orders.

The correct answer is C (voters represented by an elected official). Constituency refers to the body of voters or all the people represented by an elected official or member of a legislature. Unharmed (A) means safe, bearing blame for others (B) describes a scapegoat, and distasteful (D) means unpleasant.

The correct answer is C (constituting). Constitution can mean the act of constituting, forming, or establishing something. While commonly used for fundamental laws or physical makeup, the verb form 'constituting' represents its etymological meaning. Ugly (A), plot outline (B), and unbecoming (D) are unrelated.

The correct answer is C (explain). Construe means to interpret, explain, or understand the meaning of something, often in a particular way. An indefensible position (A) cannot be defended, a systematic plan (B) is organized procedure, and untarnished (D) means unspoiled.

The correct answer is C (complete). Consummate as an adjective means complete, perfect, or supreme in its degree - for example, consummate skill or consummate happiness. Unexpected and adverse (A) describes something negative, division into factions (B) is schism, and indefensible position (D) is untenable.

The correct answer is C (infection by contact). Contagion refers to the communication of disease from one person to another by contact, or more broadly, the spreading of something harmful. Unjustified (A) means without reason, full of learning (B) is erudite, and unexpected and adverse (D) describes unfortunate events.

The correct answer is C (pollute). Contaminate means to make something impure, corrupt, or polluted by contact or mixture. Awkward to carry (A) describes clumsiness, trace (B) means a small mark, and unjustified (D) means without good reason.

The correct answer is C (scorn). Contempt means the feeling that someone or something is worthless, beneath consideration, or deserving scorn - essentially a strong lack of respect. Not knowing (A) is ignorance, sparkle (B) is glitter, and awkward to carry (D) describes clumsiness.