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Multiple choice softskills communication

Lotus-eater

  1. a person who has no appetite

  2. a person who neglects work for the sake of pleasure

  3. a person about to be married

  4. a person who has survived a catastophe
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In Greek mythology and general usage, a 'lotus-eater' is a person who spends their time indulging in pleasure and luxury rather than dealing with practical concerns or work.

Multiple choice softskills communication

Quixotic

  1. endlessly questioning oneself

  2. dangerously treacherous

  3. impractically romantic

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

Quixotic means impractically romantic or idealistic in a way that is not realistic. It comes from Don Quixote, a character who pursued unrealistic noble ideals. Option A refers to introspection, option B to danger, and option D to unconventionality - none capture the meaning of impractical idealism.

Multiple choice softskills communication

Utopian

  1. interesting and very much worthwhile

  2. depressing and hopeless

  3. useful but unpleasant

  4. ideal but impractical
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Utopian describes something that is ideal but impractical or unrealistic to achieve. It originates from Thomas More's 'Utopia,' describing an imaginary perfect society. Options A, B, and C don't capture the essential quality of being ideal yet unattainable.

Multiple choice softskills communication

Euphuism

  1. a substitute for an offensive word

  2. an affectedly elegant style

  3. beautiful speech

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

Euphuism refers to an affectedly elegant literary style characterized by elaborate language and balanced syntax. It comes from John Lyly's 'Euphues.' Options A (euphemism), C (beautiful speech), and D (euphony, rejoicing) are related but incorrect terms.

Multiple choice softskills communication

Yahoo

  1. a coarse person

  2. a triumphant cry

  3. a foreigner or an immigrant person

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

In literature (specifically Gulliver's Travels), a Yahoo is a crude, brutish, and coarse human-like creature. Swift used Yahoos to represent humanity's worst qualities. Option B describes a victory cry, option C refers to a person from another country, and option D describes creating unnecessary commotion.

Multiple choice softskills communication

Yahoo

  1. a coarse person

  2. a needless fuss

  3. a foreigner or an immigrant person

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

In literature (specifically Gulliver's Travels), a Yahoo is a crude, brutish, and coarse human-like creature. Swift used Yahoos to represent humanity's worst qualities. Options B, C, and D are incorrect - a Yahoo is not a fuss, foreigner, or victory cry. Note: This appears to be a duplicate of question 125745 with different option ordering.

Multiple choice softskills communication

Lilliputian

  1. an ancient statue or monument

  2. a herb garden

  3. a small person

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

Lilliputian means extremely small or miniature, referring to the tiny inhabitants of Lilliput in Gulliver's Travels. Options A, B, and D are unrelated - Lilliputians are not statues, gardens, or scholars. The term is used to describe anything very small in size.

Multiple choice softskills communication

Diddle

  1. to question

  2. to play cards

  3. to cheat

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

Diddle means to cheat, swindle, or defraud someone. It's informal vocabulary for dishonest behavior. Options A, B, and D are incorrect distractors - the word has nothing to do with questioning, card games specifically, or cooking.

Multiple choice softskills communication

Malapropism

  1. seasickness

  2. an evil intent

  3. an error in arithmetic

  4. a misuse of words
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Malapropism is the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with humorous effect (e.g., 'dance a flamingo' instead of 'flamenco'). Options A, B, and C are incorrect - it's not seasickness, evil intent, or a math error, but specifically a linguistic error.

Multiple choice softskills teamwork

Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.

  1. Vincent Lombardi

  2. Swami Vivekananda

  3. Vince Lombardi

  4. Stephen R. Covey
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Vince Lombardi, legendary NFL coach, spoke about the power of collective commitment and teamwork. His name is often misspelled as 'Vincent' but is correctly 'Vince.' The quote emphasizes that group effort is foundational to all successful human endeavors.