Tag: softskills

To controvert means to oppose or dispute something by argument. This matches the meaning of opposing with arguments. The other options describe being submissive or struggling confusedly.

Contumacious describes someone who is stubbornly disobedient or refuses to follow authority. 'Stubborn and disobedient' accurately captures this meaning. The other options refer to wavering or abusiveness.

A contusion is a medical term for a bruise, which is an injury to underlying tissue without breaking the skin. 'Bruise' is the correct meaning. The other options are unrelated.

A conundrum is a confusing and difficult problem or question, often used to describe a riddle or puzzle. This matches the option provided. The other choices refer to a wanderer or something contemptible.

To convene means to come together for a meeting or assembly, often for a specific purpose. 'Come together' correctly captures this meaning. The other options refer to chance events or sinking ships.

A convention is a way in which something is usually done, or a social custom or practice. 'Social or moral custom' correctly identifies this meaning. The other options refer to wandering or being sordid.

Conventional means following traditional or accepted standards, often resulting in something ordinary or commonplace. 'Ordinary' correctly captures this meaning. The other options describe vanity or burning.

Converge means to come together from different directions and approach a common point, or to tend toward a meeting point. Option C 'approach' is the closest correct definition among the choices. The distractors are unrelated: boastful and self-admiration describe personality traits, while enhancing flavor is a cooking concept.

Conversant means familiar with, well-acquainted, or knowledgeable about something through experience or study. Option C is the correct definition. Don't confuse this with 'conversation' (talking) or 'conversing' - the word here is about familiarity, not speech.

Converse as an adjective means opposite, reversed, or contrary in position, direction, or order. Option C 'opposite' is correct. For example, 'the converse effect' means the opposite effect. The other options refer to farewells or seasons, which are unrelated.