Questions Related to softskills
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debark
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utensil with perforated bottom used for straining
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state of depression or melancholy
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number of points
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To disembark means to debark - to leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle after a journey. It's the opposite of embark. Options B, C, and D describe kitchen tools, emotional states, and scoring.
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disfranchise
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work together
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pretense (of strength)
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stamp out(put an end to)
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Disenfranchise means to deprive of rights or privileges, especially the right to vote. Disfranchise is a synonym. It's about taking away legal rights or standing. Options B, C, and D describe cooperation, deception, and eradication.
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uncouple
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work of art put together from fragments
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error
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lash
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Disengage means to separate or detach from something. Uncouple means to disconnect two things, which is the closest synonym. The other options represent unrelated concepts: collage is an art form, error is a mistake, and lash means to strike or bind.
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mar the appearance of
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examine and compare in order to verify authenticity
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having a dull edge
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frown angrily
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Disfigure means to permanently spoil or damage the appearance of something. Mar the appearance of captures this meaning precisely. The other options describe completely different actions: authenticating documents, having a dull edge, or frowning angrily.
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surrender something (stolen)
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security given for loan
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utter impulsively from nervousness or excitement
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small bit or fragment
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Disgorge means to surrender or give up something, often under compulsion. This commonly applies to returning stolen property, paying back ill-gotten gains, or relinquishing assets. The other options describe: loan security (collateral), speaking impulsively (blurt), or small fragments.
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make discontented
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a light meal
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become red in the face (from embarrassment or shame)
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quarrelsome
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Disgruntle means to make someone discontented, annoyed, or dissatisfied. Make discontented captures this meaning exactly. The other options describe unrelated concepts: a light meal, becoming red in the face (blush), or being quarrelsome.
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discourage
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composed
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blow in heavy gusts
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leftover food
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Dishearten means to cause someone to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage. Discourage is a close synonym, capturing the loss of motivation or spirit. The other options describe: being calm (composed), wind blowing (gust), or leftover food.
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untidy (of hair or clothing)
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pertaining to conversational or common speech
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foreshadow
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unpleasant high sharp sound
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Disheveled describes someone or something that looks untidy, messy, or disordered, typically referring to hair or clothing. Untidy is the precise meaning. The other options describe: conversational speech (colloquial), predicting the future (portend), or harsh sounds.
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disgrace
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informal discussion
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soft wet land
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disorderly fight between two or more people
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Dishonor means to bring shame or disgrace upon someone or something, or to fail to show respect. Disgrace captures this meaning exactly. The other options describe: informal conversation, soft wet land (swamp), or disorderly fighting (brawl).
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unwillingness
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conspiring in a fraudulent scheme to cheat or deceive others
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counterfeit
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hesitate for ethical reasons
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Disinclination refers to a lack of willingness or reluctance toward something. Unwillingness is the direct synonym. It's a mild aversion or preference against doing something. The other options describe: fraudulent conspiracy, fake goods, or ethical hesitation (scruple).