Tag: softskills

Anesthetic is a substance that induces insensitivity to pain, with or without loss of consciousness. Option C correctly defines it as a substance that removes sensation, used commonly in medical procedures.

Anguish refers to severe mental or physical pain or suffering. Option C correctly identifies it as acute pain or distress, often used to describe intense emotional suffering or torment.

Angular literally means having angles or sharp corners. Option C correctly defines it as sharp-cornered, referring to something that is not smooth or rounded in shape.

Animadversion refers to a critical or hostile remark or criticism. Option C correctly identifies it as a critical remark, capturing the essence of the word as formal criticism or censure.

Analgesia refers to the inability to feel pain, which can be induced by medications or occur in certain medical conditions. The prefix 'an-' means 'without' and 'algesia' relates to pain, so the word literally means 'without pain'. This is different from anesthesia which involves a complete loss of sensation.

An analogy is a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification. It highlights similarities between different things to help understand a concept. Option A 'pleasantly fat' refers to 'corpulent', and option D 'smooth and shining' refers to 'hale' or 'healthy'.

Amiable describes someone who is friendly, pleasant, and good-natured in their disposition. The word comes from the Latin 'amare' meaning 'to love', and an amiable person is someone who is easy to like and get along with. Option A 'ability to be molded' refers to 'malleable', and option D 'sceptic' refers to someone who doubts.

Amicable means friendly and peaceable, especially in contexts involving potential conflict like agreements or relationships. An amicable divorce or settlement is one reached without hostility or bitterness. Option A 'trite remark' refers to a 'platitude', and option D 'small light boat' refers to a 'skiff'.

Amiss means wrong, faulty, or not quite right - often used in phrases like 'something is amiss'. It suggests that something is not as it should be or expected to be. The prefix 'a-' can mean 'away from' or 'not', and 'miss' relates to missing the mark or target.

Amity refers to friendship and peaceful harmony between people or nations. It suggests a relationship characterized by goodwill and the absence of conflict. The word is related to 'amicable' and comes from the Latin 'amicitia' meaning friendship.