Tag: softskills

Consonance refers to the combination of sounds or ideas that produce a harmonious or pleasing effect, especially in music. Harmony directly captures this musical and conceptual agreement. The other options describe physical appearance or taste, none of which relate to harmonious combination of sounds.

The correct answer is C (harmonious). Consonant means in agreement or harmony with something, often used to describe ideas or musical sounds that blend well together. Disentangle (A) refers to separating tangled things, a sword case (B) is a sheath called a scabbard, and unattractive (D) is unrelated to the meaning.

The correct answer is C (associate with). Consort means to keep company with or associate with someone, often used in contexts like consorting with others. Making no attempt to change bad practices (A) is unconnected, a great quantity (B) is not the meaning, and disentangle (D) is unrelated.

The correct answer is C (take part in a conspiracy). Conspire means to secretly plan together to commit an unlawful or harmful act - essentially taking part in a conspiracy. Disobedient (A), climb up (B), and not requited (D) are unrelated to the word's meaning.

The correct answer is C (great shock). Consternation means a feeling of great shock, surprise, or dismay that causes confusion and helplessness. Distasteful (A) refers to something unpleasant, meager (B) means lacking in quantity, and disobedient (D) means not following orders.

The correct answer is C (voters represented by an elected official). Constituency refers to the body of voters or all the people represented by an elected official or member of a legislature. Unharmed (A) means safe, bearing blame for others (B) describes a scapegoat, and distasteful (D) means unpleasant.

The correct answer is C (constituting). Constitution can mean the act of constituting, forming, or establishing something. While commonly used for fundamental laws or physical makeup, the verb form 'constituting' represents its etymological meaning. Ugly (A), plot outline (B), and unbecoming (D) are unrelated.

The correct answer is C (explain). Construe means to interpret, explain, or understand the meaning of something, often in a particular way. An indefensible position (A) cannot be defended, a systematic plan (B) is organized procedure, and untarnished (D) means unspoiled.

The correct answer is C (complete). Consummate as an adjective means complete, perfect, or supreme in its degree - for example, consummate skill or consummate happiness. Unexpected and adverse (A) describes something negative, division into factions (B) is schism, and indefensible position (D) is untenable.

The correct answer is C (infection by contact). Contagion refers to the communication of disease from one person to another by contact, or more broadly, the spreading of something harmful. Unjustified (A) means without reason, full of learning (B) is erudite, and unexpected and adverse (D) describes unfortunate events.