Tag: softskills

The correct answer is 'figure out' (option C). This phrasal verb means to find a solution, answer, or method through thought or effort. The context requires creating a way to keep Sophie from leaving. 'Set up' means to arrange or establish, 'turn out' means to happen in a particular way, and 'stumble on' means to discover by chance.

To solve this question, the user needs to understand the meaning of the phrase "owns up to his errors" and how it relates to George's behavior.

Explanation for each option:

A. comes on: This option does not fit the context of the sentence. "Comes on" typically means to approach someone or make an enthusiastic impression, but it does not convey the idea of taking responsibility for one's mistakes.

B. owns up: This option is correct. "Owns up" means to admit or take responsibility for one's actions or mistakes. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that George never admits or acknowledges his errors.

C. goes forward: This option does not fit the context of the sentence. "Goes forward" typically means to make progress or continue with a plan, but it does not convey the idea of owning up to one's mistakes.

D. pays up: This option does not fit the context of the sentence. "Pays up" typically means to fulfill a financial obligation or settle a debt, but it does not convey the idea of taking responsibility for one's errors.

The correct answer is B. owns up. This option correctly conveys the meaning that George never admits or takes responsibility for his mistakes.

Answer: B. owns up

Impetuous describes an action or decision made quickly and without thought or care. 'Sudden or rash action' is a direct synonym. Interfering, controlling, and irregular describe different behaviors entirely.

The correct answer is 'to return' (option D). RETALIATE means to return an injury or wrong with a similar injury or wrong - to fight back or take revenge. The other options are unrelated: 'hard' (adjective), 'lack' (noun), and 'abnormal' (adjective) don't define retaliate.

The correct answer is 'praise and honour' (option C). KUDOS comes from Greek and means acclaim, praise, or recognition for achievement. It's often used in phrases like 'give kudos to someone.' 'Reasonable' and 'a cause' are unrelated meanings. 'Child-like' is completely unrelated.

The correct answer is 'to cause a serious damage' (option C). MUTILATE means to severely damage, disfigure, or injure - often referring to permanent physical damage to a body or object. 'Extrusion' is a manufacturing process, 'immaterial' means unrelated or irrelevant, and 'to condemn someone' means to express strong disapproval (related to censure, not mutilate).

The correct answer is 'examine and repair' (option C). OVERHAUL means to thoroughly examine, repair, or renovate something - often a machine, system, or process. 'Invalidate' means to make void, 'excessive use of something' is incorrect (that would be 'overuse'), and 'over-time' refers to working beyond regular hours.

The correct answer is 'sounding pleasant' (option B). EUPHONIOUS describes sounds that are pleasing to the ear, harmonious, or melodious. It comes from Greek 'eu' (good) + 'phone' (sound). 'Similar sounding words' is wrong (that would be homophones), 'a melodious sound/tone' is an example not a definition, and 'irritating sound' is the opposite (cacophonious).

The correct answer is 'sentimental in an excessive way' (option C). MAWKISH describes something that is excessively sentimental, sappy, or emotional in a way that feels insincere or cloying. 'A person who mocks someone' is incorrect (that's a mocker), 'excessively meek' is unrelated (meek means submissive), and 'very muddy' is a literal confusion with 'mawk' which originally meant maggot but the word evolved to mean sentimental.

Unconscionable describes something that is not right, reasonable, or morally acceptable. It refers to actions or agreements that are shockingly unfair or unjust, beyond what conscience would allow. Options A, B, and C do not match this meaning.