Tag: softskills

The correct spelling is 'supersede' with 'sede' at the end, not 'cede' like similar words. Option B incorrectly uses 'cede', C uses 'seed', and D wrongly claims no correct option. This is an exception to the '-cede' pattern (like precede, recede).

The correct spelling is 'committee' with double 'm', double 't', and double 'e'. Options A and B each miss one double letter, while D drops the final 'e'. The pattern is consistent: m-m-t-t-e-e in that order.

'Flair' means a distinctive style or elegance in doing something - an instinctive talent or distinctive touch. Option A confuses it with advantage, B with disadvantage, and D with hard work. It specifically refers to style, panache, or natural talent.

'Resilient' means tough, flexible, or able to recover quickly from difficulties - not easily broken or defeated. Option B (brittle) is the opposite, C is unrelated, and D refers to speed, not toughness. Resilience is about bouncing back.

'Plucky' means brave, courageous, or having spirit - especially in difficult situations. Option A is the opposite, B refers to work ethic, and D means lazy. Pluck is about courage and determination.

'Sublime' means something of such excellence or grandeur that it inspires awe or admiration - inspirational, majestic, or elevated. Options A, B, and C are incorrect. Sublime describes things that are elevated, excellent, or awe-inspiring.

'Pushover' means someone easily defeated, influenced, or taken advantage of - an easy target. Options B and C are opposite traits, and D refers to size. A pushover is someone who offers little resistance.

The word 'effete' describes something that has lost its vitality, power, or effectiveness over time. It's commonly used to describe institutions, traditions, or individuals that were once strong but are now weak, exhausted, or past their prime. The other options describe effective ability (A), removal (B), and feminine traits (D), which are unrelated to the meaning.

'Effulgent' comes from the Latin meaning 'shining forth' and describes something radiating brilliant light. It's often used in poetic or elevated contexts to describe the sun, stars, or something metaphorically brilliant. The other options describe causing fear (B), noxious smells (C), and emotional expression (D), which are unrelated to brightness.

'Egregious' means conspicuously bad, notorious, or shockingly terrible. Interestingly, the word originally meant 'distinguished' or 'remarkably good,' but modern usage has completely flipped to mean the opposite - remarkably bad. The other options refer to self-esteem (A), physical exits (C), and exclamations (D).