Tag: softskills

In classical mythology, an Amazon was a female warrior. 'Hidden danger' is better described by words like peril or trap, 'odorous' means having a smell, and 'expressing meaning' is semantic or significant.

Ambidextrous means able to use both hands with equal skill. 'Core or marrow' refers to the center, 'formidable' means impressive or intimidating, and sediment deposited by water is 'alluvium'.

Ambience refers to the atmosphere or environment of a place. 'Concise and meaningful' describes pithy or succinct language, 'remedy' is a cure, and 'monkeylike' is simian.

Ambiguous means unclear or having multiple possible interpretations. 'Small amount of money' is pittance, 'diminish' means to make smaller, and 'comparison using like or as' is a simile.

Ambivalence is the state of having conflicting feelings or attitudes about something. 'Of a pivot' is pivotal, 'superfluous' means unnecessary or extra, and 'smirk' is a facial expression.

Amble means to walk at a slow, leisurely pace. 'Pacify' means to calm, 'emit an unpleasant odor' is to reek or fume, and 'oversimplified' means reduced too much.

In Greek mythology, ambrosia was the food or drink of the gods, giving them immortality. 'Harmless dummy pill' is placebo, 'dining hall' is a cafeteria or refectory, and 'feign' means to pretend.

The word 'ambulatory' comes from the Latin 'ambulare' meaning 'to walk.' It refers to something related to walking or capable of walking, often used in medical contexts (ambulatory care = patients who can walk). Options A, B, and D are incorrect - 'peaceful' describes demeanor not mobility, 'direct vote' defines referendum, and 'well-paid position' is a sinecure.

An ambush is a surprise attack from a concealed position. The word captures the military tactic of lying in wait to catch an enemy off guard. Option A defines plagiarism, B describes refraction (a physics concept), and D refers to tough meat - none related to surprise attacks.

'Ameliorate' means to make something better or improve a situation, especially a bad one. It's from the Latin 'melior' meaning better. Option A describes expressing grief (condolence), B means unmanageable (intractable), and D refers to singularity - all incorrect definitions.