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Multiple choice softskills leadership

scurvy

  1. contemptible

  2. cataract

  3. (of likings and interests) universal

  4. marked by commotion or uproar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

While 'scurvy' is commonly known as a disease, as an adjective it means 'contemptible' or 'despicable'. This archaic usage is the only definition provided that matches the word's secondary meaning.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

propitiate

  1. strong longing to travel

  2. appease

  3. (of likings and interests) universal

  4. sharpness (of mind or senses of sight or hearing)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

To 'propitiate' means to win or regain the favor of a god, spirit, or person by doing something that pleases them; 'appease' is a direct synonym. The other options define 'wanderlust', 'eclectic', and 'acuity'.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

rakish

  1. modest

  2. of the production of electricity by the action of an acid on a metal

  3. (of liquid) pour out in large quantities from a hole

  4. jaunty
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Rakish means stylishly jaunty, dashing, or slightly disrespectful in an appealing way. It describes a person's appearance or manner. The distractors are unrelated: modest (A), related to electricity production (B), or pouring liquid (C).

Multiple choice softskills leadership

gush

  1. utter a deep guttural sound (as a pig does)

  2. fill up again

  3. (of liquid) pour out in large quantities from a hole

  4. manner of walking or running
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Gush means to flow out suddenly and profusely, typically referring to liquid. Option C correctly captures this meaning. The distractors refer to making sounds (A), refilling (B), or walking styles (D).

Multiple choice softskills leadership

legato

  1. highest point

  2. blotched in coloring

  3. (of music) played smoothly

  4. worldly wise and urbane
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Legato is a musical direction meaning to play notes smoothly and connectedly, without breaks between them. The distractors refer to a peak (A), coloring (B), or worldly sophistication (D).

Multiple choice softskills leadership

glossary

  1. brief explanation of words used in the text

  2. going beyond common thought or ideas

  3. (of someone old) eccentric

  4. diminish
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A glossary is an alphabetical list of terms or words found in or relating to a specific subject, text, or dialect, with explanations; a brief explanation of words used in the text is the correct definition.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

strangle

  1. consonance

  2. unit of weight for precious stones

  3. (of someone) awkward in movement

  4. kill by choking or suffocating
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Strangle means to kill by choking or compressing the throat, preventing breathing. The distractors refer to harmony (A), weight measurement for gems (B), or awkward movement (C).

Multiple choice softskills leadership

Choose the right one

  1. Sculpptor

  2. Sculptor

  3. Skulptur

  4. Sculptur
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct spelling is 'Sculptor' - one who creates sculptures. The double 'p' in option A is incorrect. The word comes from Latin 'sculpere' meaning to carve.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

Choose the right one

  1. Serene

  2. Serean

  3. Serien

  4. Serein
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The correct spelling is 'Serene' meaning calm, peaceful, and untroubled. The misspellings add extra 'e' or change vowel placement.