Tag: softskills

Iridescent means "displaying luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles" - like soap bubbles, opals, or certain beetles. The word comes from "iris" (rainbow). Option A correctly describes this rainbow-like shimmering effect. Option C describes "nutritious."

Invulnerable means "impossible to harm or damage" - completely immune to attack or injury. An invulnerable person or thing cannot be wounded or hurt. Option A correctly captures this meaning of being incapable of injury. Option B describes a "sheaf."

Iota means "an extremely small amount" - the tiniest particle or quantity. It comes from the Greek letter iota (ι), the smallest letter in the alphabet. "Not one iota" means not even the smallest bit. Option A correctly identifies this meaning of a very small quantity. Option B describes "shear."

Irksome means "irritating, tedious, or annoying" - something that causes discomfort or vexation. An irksome task is one that's tiresome and frustrating to do. Option A correctly captures this meaning. Option C describes "alimony."

Ironic means "using or characterized by irony" - expressing meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite. An ironic statement says one thing but means another, often for humorous or critical effect. Option A correctly identifies this as expressing irony. Option D describes "retribution."

Irony is "the expression of meaning using language that normally signifies the opposite" - a technique where the literal meaning differs from the intended meaning, often for humorous or satirical effect. It's a form of hidden sarcasm where words convey a contrary meaning. Option A correctly identifies this core concept. Option B describes "glimmer" or "twinkle."

Irreconcilable means impossible to reconcile or bring into agreement. It describes differences or conflicts that cannot be resolved. Option A correctly captures this meaning. The other options define unrelated terms (shirk, fealty, retroactive).

Irrelevant means not applicable or not related to the matter at hand. It describes something that has no bearing on a situation. Option A is correct. The other options define sprout, allay, and retrospective.

Irremediable means incurable or impossible to remedy. It describes conditions or situations that cannot be corrected or improved. Option A is correct. The other options define impel, alliteration, and revelry.

"Irrevocable" means not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; hence, "unalterable" is the correct synonym. Distractors like "cancel" (revoke) or "upward" are incorrect.