Tag: softskills

To "clap" means to strike the palms of the hands together, producing a sudden, sharp, explosive sound. Distractors like "loss of memory" (amnesia) are incorrect.

A clapper is the striker or tongue of a bell that swings and strikes the bell to produce sound. The other options are unrelated - choke (should be 'strangle'), pardon by government (should be 'amnesty'), and reproduce (should be 'propagate').

A clarion is a shrill, trumpet-like sound, often used to describe a clear, penetrating call or signal. The other options don't match - deceptive scheme (should be 'ruse'), in a state of rage (should be 'furious'), and resting (should be 'repose').

To clasp means to hold firmly within arms, embrace, or grasp tightly. The other options are incorrect - divided into classes (should be 'classified'), nonmoral (should be 'amoral'), and storehouse (should be 'repository').

Claustrophobia is an abnormal fear of being locked in or confined in enclosed spaces. The other options are wrong - layer of earth (should be 'stratum'), moved by sexual love (should be 'erotic'), and deserving blame (should be 'culpable').

The clavicle is the collarbone, the bone connecting the breastbone to the shoulder blade. The other options are incorrect - spread randomly (should be 'scatter'), formless (should be 'amorphous'), and realistic art style (should be 'representational' or 'realistic').

To cleave means to split or sever something, often with a sharp instrument. The other options don't match - marked with bands (should be 'banded'), live on land and water (should be 'amphibious'), and hold back expression (should be 'suppress').

Cleft as a noun means a split, fissure, or division, often referring to a crack or opening. The other options are wrong - severe criticism (should be 'censure'), oval building (should be 'coliseum'), and punishment postponement (should be 'reprieve').

Clemency is the disposition to be lenient or merciful in deciding punishments, showing mercy or forgiveness. The other options are incorrect - loud and harsh (should be 'strident'), enough (should be 'sufficient' or 'adequate'), and reprove severely (should be 'rebuke' or 'reprimand').

A cliché is a phrase or expression that has lost its originality and impact through overuse and repetition. The other options don't match - binding rules (should be 'mandatory' or 'obligatory'), increase in size (should be 'augment' or 'expand'), and retaliation (should be 'revenge' or 'reprisal').