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Multiple choice softskills leadership

abhor

  1. cut away the outer covering or skin of (with a knife)

  2. grand suggesting great expense

  3. detest

  4. salty
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

To abhor something is to regard it with disgust and hatred. 'Detest' is a synonymous verb. The other options describe peeling (pare), expensive/grand (sumptuous), or salty (briny), which do not match the definition.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

abide

  1. social outcast

  2. separate

  3. dwell

  4. (of the skin) yellowish and unhealthy-looking
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

While 'abide' often means to tolerate or follow (abide by), its archaic or formal meaning is to 'dwell' or reside in a place. The other options (outcast, separate, yellowish skin) are definitions for other words like 'pariah' or 'sallow'.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

abject

  1. area in the care of a single priest and served by one main church

  2. miscellaneous

  3. (of a condition) wretched

  4. healthful
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Abject describes a situation or condition that is extremely bad, unpleasant, or degrading. '(of a condition) wretched' is an accurate definition. It is not related to parishes, miscellaneous items, or healthfulness.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

abjure

  1. equality

  2. retired or disqualified because of age

  3. renounce upon oath

  4. tending to improve
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is C. 'Abjure' means to solemnly renounce or give up a belief, claim, or right, typically under oath. Option A refers to 'parity', B describes 'senile', and D means 'ameliorative' - none of which match the meaning of abjure.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

ablution

  1. language

  2. haughty

  3. washing

  4. rescue (goods or property) from loss
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is C. 'Ablution' refers to the act of washing oneself, often in a religious or ceremonial context. Option A refers to 'language', B describes 'haughty', and D means 'salvage' - none of which match the meaning of ablution.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

abnegation

  1. conference (between opponents)

  2. superfluous

  3. renunciation

  4. displaying ostentatious or hypocritical devoutness
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Abnegation is defined as the act of renouncing or rejecting something, typically a right, possession, or belief. 'Renunciation' is a direct synonym. The other options describe a conference, superfluity, or hypocrisy, which are unrelated.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

abode

  1. narrow in scope or outlook

  2. of the surface

  3. dwelling place

  4. approve
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is C. 'Abode' means a place of residence or dwelling - where someone lives. Option A describes 'illiberal', B refers to 'superficial', and D means 'approve' - none of which match the meaning of abode.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

abolish

  1. humorous imitation

  2. excessive

  3. cancel

  4. place of refuge
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is C. 'Abolish' means to officially end or do away with a system, practice, or institution - to cancel or revoke it completely. Option A describes 'burlesque', B means 'inordinate', and D refers to 'asylum' - none of which match the meaning of abolish.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

abominable

  1. fit or attack of pain, laughter, rage

  2. place over something else

  3. detestable

  4. bloody
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is C. 'Abominable' means detestable, repulsive, or causing strong dislike - something utterly unpleasant. Option A describes 'paroxysm', B means 'superimpose', and D refers to 'sanguinary' - none of which match the meaning of abominable.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

abominate

  1. floor made of wood strips inlaid in a mosaic like matter

  2. person or thing excess of what is necessary

  3. loathe

  4. optimistic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is C. 'Abominate' means to loathe, detest, or hate intensely - to feel strong abhorrence toward something. Option A describes 'parquet', B refers to 'surplus', and D means 'sanguine' - none of which match the meaning of abominate.