Tag: softskills

An affidavit is a written statement confirmed by oath for use as evidence in court. Holding tenaciously is 'adhering,' having reason is 'rational,' and causing sepsis is 'septic.'

Affiliation is the act of joining or associating with an organization. Suitable is 'apt,' fundamental principle is 'basis,' and a tomb is 'crypt.'

Affinity means a natural liking, kinship, or attraction. Disturbing greatly is 'agitate,' making rational is 'rationalize,' and isolate is 'segregate.'

Affirmation is a positive assertion or declaration. Reading carefully is 'peruse,' harsh voice is 'strident,' and sear means 'burn' or 'char.'

Affliction is a 'state of distress' or something that causes pain or suffering. 'Spread throughout' is to permeate, and 'gift for finding things' is serendipity.

Affluence means wealth or an abundance of money/resources. Persisting in wrongdoing is 'obstinate in error,' a favorable review is 'acclaim,' and calmness is 'composure.'

Affront means an open insult or offense to someone's dignity. Corruption is 'depravity,' tangling is 'matting' or 'snarling,' and winding is 'sinuous.'

Afterlife is the existence or 'life after death'. 'Corrupt' is venal or depraved, and 'sawtoothed edge' is serrated.

Agape means with mouth open, often in surprise or wonder. Belief that life is evil is 'pessimism,' a narrow valley is 'gorge,' and slavish is 'servile.'

Agenda refers to a list or plan of items to be discussed or accomplished at a meeting. It comes from Latin meaning 'things to be done'. Option C correctly identifies this meaning. The other options are unrelated words that could appear in similar contexts (plague, destruction, slavery) but are not definitions of agenda.