Tag: softskills

Ingenue specifically means an innocent, inexperienced young woman, often used in theater or film for such a role. Ribald and lewd both mean vulgar or obscene, while ingenuous (similar sounding) means innocent and naive but is not a theatrical term.

Resplendent means shining brilliantly, dazzling, or radiant in appearance. Perfunctory means done without care, embarkation is the act of boarding a ship, and usury refers to lending money at high interest rates.

Stymie means to hinder, obstruct, or prevent from achieving an objective. Dither means to be indecisive, raze means to destroy completely, and bombast refers to pretentious speech.

Carte blanche is a French loanphrase meaning 'blank card,' figuratively meaning unlimited authority or complete freedom to act. Propinquity means nearness in relationship, bien preciosa is Spanish, and zealot is a fanatic.

Dilettante means an admirer of the fine arts or someone who cultivates an area of interest without serious commitment or professional expertise. Dulcet means sweet or melodious, taciturn means untalkative, and benedict is a newly married man.

Peremptory means demanding, leaving no choice, or insisting on immediate attention without room for refusal. It describes an authoritative tone that cannot be questioned. Other options are unrelated definitions.

A ruminant is an animal that chews cud (ruminates), such as cows, sheep, or deer. The biological term directly relates to the digestive process of 'rumination.' The other options are unrelated to animal behavior.

Halcyon means calm, peaceful, or tranquil, often referring to a period of happiness and prosperity. It derives from a mythical bird said to calm the seas. The other options define different words: gape (open widely), bot (biting fly), and reprobate (morally disapproved).

Indignation means anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment. It is a strong emotional response to injustice or wrongdoing. The other options are unrelated - a fatal accident describes a tragedy, lying down is a physical action, and division of a long poem refers to literary structure.

A parasite is an organism that lives on or in a host organism and gets its food at the expense of its host. The classic example is ticks or tapeworms. Breathing is a biological process but unrelated, suave means smooth or charming, and tendency to keep together refers to cohesion.