Tag: softskills

'One of' is always followed by a plural noun. 'One of his friends' is correct because it refers to one person from a group of friends. The possessive forms friend's/friend' are grammatically incorrect in this context.

The verb 'discuss' is transitive and takes a direct object without a preposition. 'The group discussed benefits' (with 'the' before benefits) is correct. Adding 'about', 'with', or 'in' is redundant and incorrect - discuss doesn't need these prepositions.

Master of the Game by Sidney Sheldon tells the story of Kate Blackwell, who builds her father's and grandfather's company into a vast empire. This matches the description of a lady becoming an entrepreneur through inheritance. The other options are also Sidney Sheldon novels but with different plots.

Yen means a strong desire or craving (informal usage). Option B is correct. Sinister means threatening or evil, acknowledge means to recognize, and capitulate means to surrender. Only yen captures the meaning of a strong desire.

Maudlin means sentimental in a tearful, emotional, or effusive way, often after drinking. It perfectly matches the definition of effusively sentimental. The other options are unrelated: haughtiness means arrogance, apprehension means fear or anxiety, and disgust means strong aversion.

Mirth means laughter, amusement, or joyfulness - it is the direct equivalent of laughter in this context. Tatter means a torn piece of cloth, poignant means evoking sadness, and Accure appears to be a misspelling of accrue (to accumulate).

Treacherous means not worthy of trust, describing someone who may betray or deceive. Reliable (C) is the opposite - it means trustworthy and dependable. Retaliation (A) means revenge, and Orient (B) means to position or align - neither relate to trustworthiness.

Cadence refers to the rhythmic flow or beat of sounds, words, or music - a patterned rise and fall. Jib (A) means to swing or shift, ensue (B) means to follow or result, and allay (D) means to calm or soothe - none relate to rhythm.

Cynosure means something that attracts attention or serves as a guide - literally the North Star, figuratively a center of attraction. Talisman (A) is a charm, faze (C) means to disturb, and allure (D) means to attract - but cynosure specifically means 'center of attention'.

Testy means irritable, impatient, or quick-tempered - easily annoyed. Beguile (B) means to charm or deceive, carafe (C) is a container, and burnish (D) means to polish - none describe temperament.