Questions Related to softskills
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skin disease (on the face)
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untarnished
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agent which brings about a chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged
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subordinating the individual to the state
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Unsullied means not spoiled or made impure; it is synonymous with untarnished. Option 489199 describes a blemish, 489201 describes a catalyst, and 489202 describes totalitarianism. Untarnished correctly reflects the sense of purity.
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tranquillity
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spacious
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agent which brings about a chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged
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thought
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Quietude is a state of stillness, calmness, or tranquillity. Spacious (489204) refers to size, a catalyst (489205) affects chemical changes, and thought (489206) is a mental process. Tranquillity is the only synonym for quietness.
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restrain
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climb up
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agree
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give up something (with reluctance)
A
Correct answer
Explanation
To inhibit is to hinder, restrain, or prevent an action. Climbing up (489208) is ascending, agreeing (489209) is concurring, and giving up (489210) is ceding or relinquishing. Restrain is the direct synonym.
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wild
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stench
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agree
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conspicuous
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Lurid means shocking, vivid, or wild in a harsh or unpleasant way. It can describe colors that are vividly harsh or stories that are sensationalized. 'Wild' is the best match among the options.
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petty criticism
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daring
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agreement
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having no previous example
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Unprecedented means never having happened or existed before - having no previous example. It comes from 'pre-' (before) + 'cedent' (preceding/example) with 'un-' (not), so literally 'not preceded by an example'.
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tip
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tired after long work
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agreement
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somewhat saline
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Weary means physically or mentally exhausted, tired after long work or effort. It can also mean expressing tiredness or boredom. 'Tired after long work' is the correct definition.
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circumscribe
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climb by crawling with difficulties
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active strength
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smirk
D
Correct answer
Explanation
To simper is to smile in a silly, affected, or self-conscious way, similar to a smirk. Circumscribe (489223) means to restrict, clamber (489224) means to climb awkwardly, and vigor (489225) means strength.
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desire
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(of a fault or sin) forgivable
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additional object
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(of weather) hot or scorching
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Torrid describes weather that is very hot and dry. Desire (489227) is a feeling, venial (489228) means forgivable, and an additional object (489229) is an adjunct. Hot or scorching is the correct meteorological definition.
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less intense
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contortions
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agent which brings about a chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged
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untarnished
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Subdue can mean to make less intense, strong, or vivid - to soften or calm. For example, colors can be subdued, or emotions can be subdued. 'Less intense' captures this meaning well.
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one who without authority assumes law enforcement powers
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allowing much freedom
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adequate
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make slight sounds like silk moving or being rubbed together
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Permissive means allowing much freedom, tolerant, or granting permission. It describes someone who is lenient or an environment where rules are loosely enforced.