Tag: softskills

A cartographer is someone who creates maps, combining elements of science, art, and technology to represent geographical features. The term derives from 'carte' (French for map) and 'graph' (writing/drawing). The other options refer to soldering (A), dermatology (B), and tangling (D).

A cascade is a small waterfall or a series of waterfalls flowing over steep terrain. The term can also describe anything falling or flowing in a similar manner, like data cascading through a system. The other options refer to grammar (A), acoustics (B), and appetite (D).

Caste refers to the hereditary social classes in Hindu society, determining social status, occupation, and marriage prospects. The system stratifies people into rigid groups based on birth. The other options refer to gravity (A), agreement (B), and canyons (D).

Castigation means severe punishment or harsh criticism, often involving verbal scolding or physical discipline. The term implies a formal or authoritative act of chastisement. The other options refer to pleading (A), acquittal (B), and annihilation (D).

Castrate means to remove the testicles or sex organs (of a male animal or human), typically to prevent reproduction. The term can be used literally or metaphorically to mean depriving of power or vitality. The other options refer to legal professions (A), taste (B), and political views (D).

Casual means happening by chance or without deliberate intent, occurring irregularly rather than systematically. It describes events or actions not premeditated or formally planned. The other options refer to worry (A), stinging sensation (B), and monarchy (D).

Casualty refers to a person killed or injured in an accident, war, or other unfortunate event. The term emphasizes the human cost of disasters rather than physical damage alone. The other options refer to dramatic speech (A), phobia (B), and farming (D).

Cataclysm means a sudden, violent, and disastrous event bringing about great upheaval or change, often used for natural disasters. It can also refer to a momentous and catastrophic event altering the course of history. The other options refer to isolation (A), computation (B), and refund (D).

A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change. It can also mean a person or thing that precipitates an event or change. The other options refer to astronomy (A), insurance (B), and rejection (D).

A catapult is an ancient military machine for hurling stones or other projectiles, essentially a large slingshot or mechanical throwing device. The term can also mean to hurl or launch something forcefully. The other options refer to solubility (A), motivation (B), and criticism (D).