Tag: softskills

Retribution means punishment given in return for a wrong committed - essentially vengeance or revenge for a perceived injury. The other options are unrelated: prohibit means forbid, permanent means lasting, and science of sound is acoustics.

A hummock is a small hill or mound of earth, often found in marshy or swampy areas. It describes a slight elevation in the landscape. The other options (muddle, careful, cautious) are unrelated to the geographical meaning.

Dross refers to waste matter, impurities, or worthless material that is separated from metal during smelting. It can also mean anything worthless or trivial. The other options (copy, shrink of fear, winding) do not match this meaning.

Insurrection means a rebellion or uprising against established authority or government. It refers to an organized act of revolt. The other options (untidy, annoyed/vexed, imitate) are unrelated to this meaning of armed resistance.

As a verb, to grill means to question severely or interrogate relentlessly, like grilling a witness. This is distinct from the cooking meaning. The other options (complain/fuss, slavery, parsimonious) are unrelated definitions.

Deplore means to regret deeply, to feel strong disapproval of something, or to condemn. It expresses sorrow or strong disapproval about a situation or action. The other options (trifling, urgent situation, vein) are not meanings of deplore.

A pittance is a very small amount of money, especially a meager allowance or wage. It refers to an inadequately small sum. The other options (confirm/ratify, curved/hooked, change in direction) are unrelated definitions.

A junket refers to a trip, excursion, or celebration, often one funded by public money for government officials. The key meaning is a journey or festive outing, not related to negative traits like devilish, blunt, or success-oriented.

Wily describes someone who is skilled at gaining an advantage, especially through deceit or evasion. It means cunning, crafty, or artful in character. The other options refer to concepts like ineffability, broad-mindedness, and revelation, which are unrelated.

Gregarious fundamentally means enjoying the company of others, sociable, or fond of forming groups. It describes people who thrive in social situations. Options like obscene, harmony, or agreement either have negative connotations or represent related but distinct concepts.