Tag: softskills

"Egotism" is the practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively due to an undue sense of self-importance. Distractors like "private meeting" (caucus) are incorrect.

Egotistical means conceited, self-centered, or characterized by excessive reference to oneself. It's synonymous with 'egotistic' - someone who constantly talks about themselves and their achievements.

Egregious means outstandingly bad, shocking, or notorious. It describes something so conspicuously bad or offensive that it stands out - like a blatant error or egregious violation.

"Egress" refers to the action of going out of or leaving a place, or an exit. Distractors like "burning" (ardent) or "thoroughly soaked" (sodden) are incorrect.

Earmark means to set aside money, time, or resources for a specific purpose. It can also mean to designate or mark something for a particular use or recipient.

Earn means to gain compensation for performing work, service, or labor. It specifically refers to receiving payment or benefits in exchange for productive activity.

Earthly means relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of this earth (as opposed to heavenly or spiritual). It describes things that are physical, mundane, or connected to human existence on Earth.

Earthy means characteristic of the earth, unrefined or rustic. It describes something natural, simple, or lacking sophistication. The term can also refer to literal soil-like qualities.

Ebb refers to the outward movement of the tide when it recedes or falls back from the shore. It is the opposite of flow, when the tide comes in. The term can also refer to a gradual decline or fading away.

Ebullient describes someone who is cheerful, energetic, and enthusiastic in their expression. It comes from the Latin word meaning to boil over. The term conveys a bubbling, overflowing joyfulness.