Questions Related to softskills
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Kumaran
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Richard
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Balki
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Dinakar
A
Correct answer
Explanation
This is an internal organizational or social trivia question. Within the specific group or company context this quiz was created for, Kumaran is recognized as the manager with the best 'Istyle Quotient'.
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Dock worker who prepares ships for loading
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A loud, boastful speech.
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The upright support of a handrail
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Court officer who oversees the jury
C
Correct answer
Explanation
A baluster is one of the vertical posts or pillars that support the handrail of a staircase, balcony, or railing. Option C is correct. Options A (docker), B (boastful speech = bluster), and D (court officer = bailiff) are incorrect definitions.
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Medieval contest involving horsemen with lances
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To rip off; swindle
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To move jerkily.
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A unit of electrical energy.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Jounce means to move jerkily or bounce abruptly. Option C is correct. Option A describes a joust/ tournament. Option B (to rip off/swindle) might be 'jaunce' or confused with 'gyp'. Option D describes a joule (unit of energy).
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Meek and retiring
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Having a gentle glow; luminous
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Beverage made from warm milk and honey
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Showing remorse; regretful
B
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Explanation
Lambent means having a gentle glow or soft radiance, like candlelight or moonlight. Option A describes personality, not light. Option C describes a drink. Option D suggests emotion, not illumination.
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Displaying great generosity
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Relating to weapons and ammunition
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Concerning local government
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Outstanding; superlative
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Munificent means displaying great generosity, especially in giving money or gifts. Option B suggests weapons-related, which is incorrect. Option C refers to government administration. Option D means excellent, not generous.
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Pertaining to the ancient rulers of Egypt
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Having a green jade-like lustre
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Of or for the kidneys
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Infamous; wicked
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Nefarious means wicked, evil, or infamous - typically used to describe plans, actions, or people with evil intentions. Option A suggests Egyptology incorrectly. Option B describes gemstone appearance. Option C relates to kidney anatomy.
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Readily perceived; obvious
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Easily manipulated
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Inflatable (as a bellows).
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Friendly; personable.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Palpable means something that can be readily perceived, obvious, or tangible - often used to describe feelings or atmospheres. Option B suggests being easily manipulated, which is incorrect. Option C refers to inflatable objects. Option D describes friendliness.
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Stubbornness; uncooperativeness
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A vast number of people; a huge gathering
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Turned upside down; standing on one's head
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Great physical beauty.
D
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Explanation
Pulchritude means great physical beauty or comeliness. Option A suggests stubbornness incorrectly. Option B refers to crowds. Option C means inverted position.
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One currently in office
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Resting; idle
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Mixed back together (as a chemical compound).
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Clumsy; disruptive.
B
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Explanation
Recumbent means resting, idle, or lying down - often used to describe someone in a reclining position. Option A refers to someone in office. Option C suggests chemical mixing. Option D describes clumsiness.
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High-paying useless job awarded to a crony
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A stage play having three short acts.
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A song of mourning; lamentation.
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The small tab used to open and close a zipper.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Threnody means a song of mourning or lamentation - a poem or song of grief. Option A refers to political corruption. Option B describes theater structure. Option D suggests clothing fasteners.