Tag: softskills

Arduous means hard, difficult, laborious, or demanding great effort. 'Seniority by birth' describes primogeniture. 'Go backwards' describes recede or retreat. 'Waste' describes squander or fritter.

Argot is the slang or jargon used by a particular group, often to exclude outsiders. 'Existing at the beginning' describes aboriginal or primordial. 'Looking back on the past' describes nostalgic or retrospective. 'Crush' is completely unrelated to specialized language.

An aria is an elaborate solo song in an opera, typically with orchestral accompaniment. 'Groom oneself with care' describes primp or preen. 'Boisterous merrymaking' describes revelry or carousing. 'Short and thick' describes stocky or stout.

Arid describes land that lacks sufficient rainfall or moisture, making it extremely dry and often unable to support much plant life. The word specifically applies to geographical regions like deserts. Options A, B, and D describe completely different concepts - unspoiled areas, sound repetition, and personal sensitivity respectively.

Aristocracy refers to a system of government or social structure where power is held by a small, privileged group, typically based on hereditary nobility and wealth. Members of aristocracy inherit their status and social position. Option A describes poverty, option B refers to worthiness of honor, and option D describes a sound made in mud.

Armada specifically means a large fleet of warships, especially the Spanish fleet that invaded England in 1588. The word is naval/military in origin and usage. Options A, B, and D are unrelated - secret, respectful, and a musical performance style respectively.

Aromatic means having a pleasant, distinctive, or fragrant smell. The word comes from 'aroma' and is commonly used to describe flowers, herbs, spices, or other pleasantly scented things. Option A is a verb meaning to pry, option B means to daydream, and option D describes stagnant, bad-smelling water.

To arraign is to formally charge someone with a crime in a court of law and ask them to plead guilty or not guilty. This is a specific legal procedure that happens during initial court appearances. Options A, B, and D describe exploration, relapse, and demeanor respectively - none related to legal proceedings.

As a verb, to array means to marshal or arrange in order, especially for battle or display. It can also mean to dress or decorate with impressive attire. Options A, B, and D describe moral quality, verbal attack, and impasse respectively - not related to arrangement or display.

Arrears refers to the state of being behind in payment or being in debt, particularly for recurring payments like rent, taxes, or membership fees. It describes unpaid obligations that have accumulated over time. Options A, B, and D describe causing trouble, cancellation, and physical strength respectively.