Tag: softskills

An iconoclast is someone who attacks cherished beliefs, institutions, or customs, or literally destroys religious images. 'Detractor' (A) is closest in meaning among the options, as an iconoclast criticizes and attacks established norms. 'Conformist' is actually the opposite of an iconoclast.

An autocrat is a ruler who has absolute power and authority. 'Absolute ruler' (A) is the correct definition. 'Democratic' is the opposite system of governance, and 'Ingenuous' means innocent/naive, which is unrelated.

Inimical means hostile or unfavorable, showing strong opposition or animosity toward something. 'Antagonistic' (C) is the correct synonym as it directly conveys hostility and opposition. 'Hospitable' and 'Kind' are opposite in meaning to inimical.

Deliquesce means to melt away or dissolve, particularly becoming liquid. It can mean to melt, thaw, or weaken/dissolve gradually. Therefore 'All of the above' is correct as deliquesce encompasses all these related meanings.

Prose is written or spoken language in its ordinary form without metrical structure. It appears in written works and books, and can be spoken language (in contrast to poetry). Thus all options correctly describe forms or contexts where prose exists.

Incorrigible means unable to be corrected, reformed, or changed - describing someone who refuses to improve or reform bad habits or behavior. 'Unreformable' is the exact synonym, while 'redeemable' and 'correctable' are antonyms.

Augmentation means the action or process of augmenting - making something greater by adding to it, increasing, or accession. While commonly used as 'increase', 'accession' is a formal synonym meaning the addition or acquisition of something. 'Delay' and 'decrease' are incorrect.

Equivocate means to use ambiguous language to conceal the truth or avoid committing to a position - essentially avoiding a direct answer or issue. The core meaning is avoidance through unclear language, making 'avoid an issue' the correct choice.

Invigorate means to give strength, energy, or vitality - to stimulate or animate. 'Stimulate' is the direct synonym. 'Fear', 'shyness', and 'discourage' are all incorrect as they represent suppression or inhibition rather than energizing.

Umbrage means offense or annoyance - typically taking offense at something. 'Annoyance' is the closest synonym among the options. While 'upset' is related, umbrage specifically refers to a sense of offense or resentment, not general upset.