Questions Related to softskills
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cause to stop for a period
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appropriate
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element
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metal pin used for fastening metal plates together
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Component refers to a part or element of a larger whole, like a component in a machine or system. 'Cause to stop for a period' describes 'suspend.' 'Appropriate' means suitable. 'Metal pin' describes 'rivet,' not component.
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state of being undecided
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estimate value of
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bear one's self
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holding one's attention
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Comport means to behave or conduct oneself, especially in a particular manner. 'State of being undecided' describes 'suspense.' 'Estimate value of' describes 'appraise.' 'Holding one's attention' describes 'captivating,' not comport.
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suffer (harm or loss)
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be thankful for
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mixture of decaying organic matter used as fertilizer
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small stream
C
Correct answer
Explanation
"Compost" is a mixture of decaying organic matter, such as leaves and manure, used to fertilize soil. Distractors like "small stream" (brook) are incorrect.
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sustaining
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arrest (a criminal)
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mental calmness
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strong
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Composure refers to mental calmness and self-control, especially in difficult situations. 'Sustaining' might be confused with 'maintenance' but is unrelated. 'Arrest' describes 'apprehend,' not composure. 'Strong' is unrelated to calmness.
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stitches sewn to hold the cut edges of a wound or incision
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fearful
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combine
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ornate
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Compound means to combine or mix things together. 'Stitches' describes 'sutures.' 'Fearful' is unrelated. 'Ornate' describes 'elaborate,' not compound.
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walk or behave with an over-confident manner
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inform
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include
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make liquids murky by stirring up sediment
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Comprehend primarily means to understand, but it can also mean to include or encompass, which is the sense here. 'Walk with over-confidence' describes 'strut.' 'Inform' is unrelated. 'Make liquids murky' describes 'roil,' not comprehend.
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wetland
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approval
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broad
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(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Comprehensive describes something that is complete, thorough, or broad in scope, covering all aspects. 'Wetland' is unrelated (maybe confused with 'swamp'). 'Approval' is unrelated. 'Rising and falling in slopes' describes 'undulating,' not comprehensive.
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large group of insects moving in a mass
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acquire
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force into less space
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play or frolic boisterously
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Compress means to press or squeeze something into less space or a smaller volume. Option C correctly defines this as forcing something into less space. The other options describe unrelated concepts: a swarm of insects (A), acquiring something (B), or playing energetically (D).
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(of a skin or complexion) dark
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subordinate possessions
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include
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cock
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Comprise means to include, contain, or be composed of. Option C correctly identifies this meaning. The other options are unrelated: having dark skin (A), possessions (B), or a male bird (D).
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swath
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with reference to
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adjust or settle by making mutual concessions
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rosy
C
Correct answer
Explanation
To "compromise" means to settle a dispute by mutual concession. Distractors like "swath" or "rosy" (flushed) are incorrect.