Tag: softskills

Cajole means to persuade someone to do something through sustained coaxing, flattery, or making insincere promises. Option C accurately captures this essence of persuading through praise or false promises. The other options describe completely different concepts: moving secretly (A), assisting in wrongdoing (B), or fashion trends (D).

Calamity refers to an event causing sudden, great damage or distress - a disaster. Option C correctly identifies this meaning. The other options are unrelated: moving slowly (A), suspended action (B), or being changeable (D).

Calculated means deliberately planned or done with intention and careful thought. Option C correctly captures this meaning of something that is purposefully planned out. The other options are unrelated: slowing down (A), detesting (B), or an act of will (D).

A cauldron (also spelled caldron) is a large metal pot or kettle, typically used for cooking or boiling. Option C correctly identifies this as a large kettle. The other options are unrelated terms: glassy residue from smelting (A), to dwell (B), or simultaneous discharge of shots (D).

Caliber refers to the quality of someone's character or the level of their ability and competence. Option C correctly captures this meaning of ability or capability. The other options are unrelated: satisfying thirst (A), wretched condition (B), or being fluent (D).

Calligraphy is the art of producing decorative, elegant handwriting or lettering. Option C correctly identifies this as beautiful or artistic writing. The other options are unrelated: defamation (A), renouncing upon oath (B), or having great volume (D).

Callous means emotionally hardened, insensitive, or unsympathetic; it can also refer to physically hardened skin. Option C correctly captures this meaning of being hardened or unfeeling. The other options are unrelated: hitting quickly with a hand (A), washing (B), or being sensual (D).

Callow describes someone who is young, inexperienced, or immature. Option C correctly identifies this as meaning youthful or inexperienced. The other options are unrelated: being hasty and careless (A), renunciation (B), or a mob (D).

A callus is an area of thickened, hardened skin that forms from repeated friction or pressure. Option C correctly describes this as an area of thick hard skin. The other options are unrelated: killing animals for food (A), a dwelling place (B), or having rabies (D).

Calorific relates to the production of heat or having heat-producing properties, especially regarding the energy value of food. Option C correctly identifies this as heat-producing. The other options are unrelated: being like a slave (A), to cancel (B), or rabies (D).