Tag: softskills

"Exalt" means to raise someone in rank, power, or dignity, or to hold them in very high regard. Distractor B means equal, C refers to rabbit tunnels, D means supporting with evidence.

"Exasperate" means to irritate, frustrate, or annoy someone intensely, often to the point of exhaustion. Distractor B means to feel pity, C means cautious, D means substantial - none relate to irritation.

'Except' means to exclude or leave out. When you except something, you are specifically not including it. The other options list unrelated meanings or synonyms for different words.

'Exceptionable' means objectionable or open to objection. It describes something that people might reasonably object to or criticize. Don't confuse it with 'exceptional' (unusually good).

An 'excerpt' is a short selection taken from a longer work like a book, article, or musical composition. It's a passage that has been extracted to represent a part of the whole. The other options define unrelated words.

The 'exchequer' is a treasury or government department that manages public revenue and funds. It originally referred to the financial department of the British government. The term is still used in financial contexts.

'Excise' means to cut away or remove something, especially by cutting out. It can also refer to a tax on certain goods. The primary meaning involves cutting or removal. The other options define unrelated words.

'Exclaim' means to cry out suddenly, especially in surprise, anger, or pain. It refers to speaking loudly and emotionally. The other options are unrelated meanings that don't match this verb.

'Excoriate' means to scold or criticize with biting harshness or severity. It can also literally mean to strip off skin. In usage, it describes severe verbal criticism. The other options are unrelated.

'Exculpate' means to clear from blame or guilt, to show someone is not responsible for something. It's often used in legal contexts to absolve someone. The other options define completely different words.