Tag: softskills

Atrophy refers to the gradual decline, degeneration, or wasting away of a body part or tissue. Option B correctly identifies this as degenerate. 'Grow' is the opposite process, 'spread' means to extend over an area, and 'clumsy' means awkward.

An epitaph is an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of a deceased person. Option C is precisely correct. A 'seat beside a wall' is unrelated, 'sad poem' is too narrow (epitaphs aren't always sad or poetic), and 'tomb' refers to the burial chamber itself.

To befit means to be appropriate, suitable, or proper for someone or something. Option B correctly captures this meaning. 'Stretch' means to extend, 'slander' means to damage someone's reputation, and 'poem' is a literary composition.

Slander means to make false and damaging statements about someone, essentially defaming their character. Option C is correct. 'Praise' is the opposite, 'use slang while speaking' is too specific and misses the legal/harmful aspect, and 'stretch' means to extend.

Precedence refers to the condition of being considered more important than someone or something, or priority in order, rank, or importance. Option B is correct. 'Procession' is a ceremonial march, 'hesitation' means pausing uncertainly, and 'praise' means expressing admiration.

Suffice means to be enough or adequate for a particular purpose. Option A correctly identifies this as adequate. 'Annex' means to add or attach, 'endure' means to withstand or last, and 'hesitation' refers to pausing uncertainly.

Pertinent means relevant, applicable, or directly connected to the matter at hand - literally 'to the point.' Option A is correct. 'Convincing' means persuasive, 'careful' means cautious, and 'SUFFICE' (option D) appears to be an error as it's the word from the previous question.

Tempestuous means characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotions, situations, or weather - literally 'stormy.' Option B is correct. 'Heated' is related but not as precise, 'calm' is the opposite, and 'careful' means cautious.

Vehement means showing strong feeling, intense, passionate, or forceful in expression or action. Option C correctly captures this as forceful. 'Smooth' is the opposite, 'unexpected' means not foreseen, and 'diminish' means to make less.

To cede means to give up or yield something, often territory or rights. "Yield" directly captures this meaning of surrendering or giving way to someone else. "Stop" and "diminish" are unrelated to ceding, while "slender" describes physical thinness.