Tag: softskills

Schism means a split or division between people, typically within a group or organization due to disagreement. Division means exactly this - a separation or split. Religion is not schism itself but can experience it. Evil means morally wrong, and combination means joining together.

Pusillanimous means lacking courage, cowardly, or poor-spirited. It describes someone who is weak-willed or easily intimidated. Poor-spirited exactly matches this meaning. Zeal means passion, evil means morally wrong, and extraordinary means exceptional - none are correct.

Fervor means intense passion, zeal, or enthusiasm for something. It describes strong emotional energy or dedication. Zeal means exactly this - great enthusiasm or passion. Matchless means unrivaled, original means first or unique, and justice means fairness - only zeal captures the passionate aspect.

Unerring means not making mistakes, completely accurate. Inerrable (D) means not liable to err, which is a direct synonym. The other options don't relate to accuracy or error-free behavior.

Elicit means to draw out or bring forth information, reactions, or feelings. Draw out (D) is the correct match. The other options are unrelated to extracting or bringing something forth.

Vagary refers to an unexpected change or alteration, often a whim or caprice. Unexpected alteration (C) captures this meaning precisely. Caprice (A) is related but not the primary meaning.

Covenant means a solemn agreement or contract between parties. Solemn agreement (C) is the correct definition. The other options are unrelated to binding agreements.

Connotation refers to the implied or suggested meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition. Implication (C) is the correct answer. Footnote and comment are related to annotations, not implications.

Tortuous means full of twists and turns, or excessively lengthy and complex. While it sounds like 'torturous' (painful), it actually refers to complexity and winding paths. 'Complex' is the most accurate synonym among the choices provided.

Cartel refers to a syndicate or consortium of businesses or groups working together. Syndicate (C) is the correct answer. The other options are unrelated to organized business groups.