Tag: softskills

Calumny is the making of false, malicious statements about someone to damage their reputation. Option C correctly captures this as malicious misrepresentation or slander. The other options are unrelated: being shabby and dirty (A), detestable (B), or a story-teller (D).

Camaraderie describes mutual trust, friendship, and goodwill among people who spend time together. Option C correctly identifies this as good-fellowship. The other options are unrelated: a large sled (A), to loathe (B), or a lottery (D).

Cameo is a shell or jewel carved in relief, creating a raised design against a contrasting background. It's a small artistic carving. Smooth and shining, being first, and scrap of cloth are unrelated.

A 'camp' can mean a group of people united by shared beliefs or interests, like 'political camp' or 'ideological camp.' The other options are unrelated: A describes a dark horse success, D describes a ragged appearance.

A canard is an unfounded false rumor or hoax story. Options A, B, and D are unrelated: A describes a sled, B means abrasion, D means to complain harshly.

Burlesque means to give an imitation that ridicules or mocks through exaggeration. Options A, B, and D are unrelated: A means frank, B means terrible, D means sharp or cutting.

To burnish means to make something shiny by rubbing or polishing it. Options A, B, and D are wrong: A means to run faster than, B means to place a curse on, D means established customs.

A bust is a sculpture showing a person's head, shoulders, and upper chest. The other options are unrelated: A means to deceive, B means to implement, D means a funeral home.

A buttress is a support structure, typically a brick or stone wall that supports a building. Options A, B, and D are unrelated: A means applause, B means an executioner, D means expiring.

Buxom means full-bosomed or having a full, plump figure. Options A, B, and D are incorrect: A means dominating, B means perspective, D means bad-tempered.