leadership Online Quiz - 108

A barb is a sharp projection or point, typically found on fishhooks, arrows, or wire. The barb prevents the object from being easily removed once embedded. Option D correctly describes this physical feature.

Atavism refers to the tendency to revert to ancestral type, or the reappearance of a characteristic that had disappeared generations earlier. It describes a resemblance to remote ancestors rather than immediate parents. Option A is correct.

Atheistic means denying or disbelieving the existence of God or gods. It describes someone who holds atheistic views or beliefs. Option A correctly identifies this meaning.

To atone means to make amends for wrongdoing or error. It involves doing something to show regret or to compensate for a mistake. Option A 'make amends for' is the correct definition.

An atrocity is a horrifyingly cruel or wicked act, often involving violence or suffering. It refers to brutal deeds or crimes against humanity. Option A 'brutal deed' correctly captures this meaning.

Atrophy refers to the gradual decline, wasting away, or decrease in effectiveness of something due to neglect or disease. It commonly describes muscles or organs that waste away. Option A 'wasting away' is correct.

Attentive means paying close attention to something, being alert and watchful. It describes someone who is carefully observing or listening. Option A 'alert and watchful' is the correct definition.

Attenuate means to make something thin, weak, or reduced in intensity. It can refer to physical thinning or weakening of force, effect, or substance. Option A 'make thin' correctly captures this meaning.

Attest means to bear witness, testify to, or provide evidence. To testify is the closest synonym among the options - both involve formally confirming something is true through a sworn statement or declaration.

Attire as a verb means to dress or clothe someone in particular clothes or garments. Clothe is the direct synonym meaning to provide someone with clothing or dress them.

An attribute is a characteristic, quality, or feature that is inherent or regarded as a natural part of someone or something. Essential quality correctly captures this meaning of a defining characteristic.

Attrition refers to wearing down or grinding down by friction, or the gradual reduction of something through pressure or attack. Rubbing away by friction correctly captures the physical wearing-down meaning.

"Atypical" means not representative of a type, group, or class, hence "not normal." Distractors like "thick-skinned animal" (pachyderm) or "trip and almost fall" (stumble) are incorrect.

Audacious describes someone who is bold, daring, or willing to take risks that might seem shocking or disrespectful. Daring is the closest synonym among the options.

An audit is a formal inspection or examination, typically of financial records and accounts. Examination of accounts of a business correctly defines the financial audit process.

Augment means to make something greater in size, amount, or degree by adding to it. Increase correctly captures this meaning of making something larger or more significant.

Augury is an omen, sign, or portent of future events - historically based on observing bird behavior. Omen correctly identifies it as something believed to predict or signal what will happen.

August (when stressed on the second syllable) means majestic, impressive, or inspiring reverence and respect. Impressive correctly captures this sense of dignity and grandeur.

A aureole is a radiant light or glow, especially the crown of light around the sun or moon (corona). Sun's corona correctly identifies it as the glowing halo around the sun visible during eclipses.

Auroral means relating to, associated with, or resembling the aurora (natural light displays in the sky like the aurora borealis). Pertaining to the aurora borealis correctly defines this adjective form.