Tag: softskills

Something 'endemic' is native or restricted to a certain people or area. 'Indigenous' is a direct synonym. It does not specifically mean African or American.

To 'enervate' means to cause someone to feel drained of energy or vitality; to weaken. It is often confused with 'energize', but its meaning is the opposite.

To 'engender' means to cause, give rise to, or produce a feeling, situation, or condition. 'Damage' and 'defy' have different meanings entirely.

Effrontery means shameless boldness or impudence - behavior that is boldly disrespectful or rude. 'Audacious' is related but means daring or bold, not necessarily shameless. 'Cool' and 'cruel behavior' are unrelated to the meaning.

An 'elegy' is a poem or song of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead, often performed at funerals. It is not related to temperature or personality traits.

To 'enhance' means to intensify, increase, or further improve the quality or value of something. 'Magnify' is the closest synonym among the choices provided.

Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time - transitory or temporary. 'Permanent' is the antonym. 'Pentagon' is unrelated (a shape or building). 'Energetic' refers to physical vitality, not duration.

To 'dissemble' is to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs, which is to act hypocritically or falsely. It is not related to 'dismiss' or 'discord'.

Empirical means based on observation or experience rather than theory - experimental or practical. 'Theoretical' is the opposite. 'Temporary' and 'premature' are unrelated meanings.

To 'abjure' means to solemnly renounce or reject a belief, cause, or claim. 'Repudiate' is a direct synonym. 'Adjure' means to urge someone, and 'decree' means to order.