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Multiple choice softskills leadership

deviate

  1. turn away from (a principle, norm)

  2. report

  3. quarrelsome

  4. hereditary nobility
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Explanation

Deviate means to depart or turn away from an accepted standard, principle, or behavior. Option A directly defines this. Option B (report) is unrelated, C (quarrelsome) means argumentative, D (hereditary nobility) refers to aristocracy.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

devious

  1. roundabout

  2. laugh quietly

  3. lament

  4. fleet of warships
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Explanation

Devious means showing skillful use of underhanded or indirect tactics to achieve an end, hence roundabout or circuitous. Option A captures this. Option B (chuckle) means laugh quietly, C (lament) means mourn, D (fleet) is naval ships.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

devise

  1. think up

  2. boorish

  3. confused

  4. fragrant
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Explanation

To "devise" means to plan, invent, or think up a complex procedure or system. Distractors like "boorish" or "fragrant" (redolent) are incorrect.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

devoid

  1. empty

  2. having minute hairs

  3. blessing

  4. charge in court
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Explanation

Devoid means entirely lacking or free from something - empty. Option A is the correct definition. Option B (pubescent) refers to hair development, C (benediction) is a blessing, D (indictment) is a legal charge.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

devolve

  1. deputize

  2. nonentity

  3. gift giver

  4. marshal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Devolve means to transfer or delegate power, duties, or authority to a lower level - to deputize. Option A is correct. Option B (nonentity) means nothingness, C (donor) gives gifts, D (marshal) is an officer.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

devotee

  1. enthusiastic follower

  2. small ring

  3. kindly

  4. being in debt
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Explanation

Devotee means a person ardently dedicated to something - an enthusiastic follower. Option A is correct. Option B (annulus) is a ring shape, C (kindly) means benevolent, D (indebtedness) means owing debt.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

devout

  1. pious

  2. closed circular line around an area

  3. helpful

  4. lacking rhythm or regularity
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Explanation

Devout means sincerely religious or showing deep religious commitment - pious. Option A is correct. Option B (circumference) is a circular line, C (helpful) means useful, D (arrhythmic) lacks rhythm.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

dexterous

  1. skillful

  2. roundabout

  3. person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will

  4. pride
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Explanation

Dexterous means skillful, especially with the hands - showing or having skill. Option A is correct. Option B (devious) means indirect/roundabout, C (beneficiary) receives benefits, D (hubris) means excessive pride.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

diabolical

  1. diabolic

  2. indirect or roundabout expression (by using an uncecessarily large number of words esp. when trying to avoid answering a difficult question directly)

  3. advantage

  4. gully
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Diabolical means wicked, cruel, or evil - diabolic. Option A is the direct equivalent. Option B (circumlocution) means indirect speech, C (gain) is an advantage, D (gully) is a water channel.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

diadem

  1. crown

  2. limit

  3. generous

  4. storage place for military equipment
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Explanation

Diadem means a crown or headband worn as a symbol of sovereignty. Option A is correct. Option B (boundary) is a limit, C (liberal) means generous, D (armory) stores weapons.