Tag: softskills

Asunder means into separate parts; apart or separated. It is often used in phrases like torn asunder or split asunder. The other options (appease, elementary, stray behind) are incorrect meanings.

Asylum refers to a place of refuge or shelter, particularly protection offered to those fleeing persecution or danger. Option B (favorable) doesn't capture the protective nature of the term. Options C (regret) and D (kill by choking or suffocating) are unrelated meanings.

Asymmetric means lacking symmetry or not identical on both sides of a central line. The prefix 'a-' means 'not' while 'symmetric' refers to mirror-image equality. Options B (supporter), C (violent scoundrel), and D (deceptive scheme) are unrelated to this geometric concept.

Brawny means muscular, strong, or well-built physically. Option A (dark) might confuse with 'brunette'. Option B (mistaken) could be confused with 'wrong'. Option D (interpret incorrectly) is the definition of 'misinterpret'.

Brazen means bold, insolent, or shameless in behavior. Option A (medicine to induce sleep) is the definition of 'anesthetic'. Option B (learned) describes 'erudite'. Option D (wretch) could be 'villain' or 'reprobate'. The word suggests audacity without shame.

Breach means a breaking of contract, duty, or law - a violation or infraction. Option A (timely) might confuse with 'prompt'. Option B (prank) is not serious enough. Option D (minor crime) understates it - a breach can be major.

Breadth means width, the extent from side to side. Option A refers to 'opportunist'. Option B (avoid habitually) could be 'shun'. Option D (stingy) means 'parsimonious'. The word is often used metaphorically for scope or comprehensiveness.

Breed as a verb means to produce young or offspring through reproduction. Option A (infamy) might be 'disgrace'. Option B (hard to understand) is 'obscure'. Option D (doubts) could be 'qualms' or 'reservations'. The word refers to procreation in animals or plants.

Brevity means conciseness - expressing much in few words. Option A (maker of eyeglasses) is 'optometrist' or 'optician'. Option B (spying) is 'espionage'. Option D (unfortunate accident) could be 'mishap'. The quality of being brief and to the point.

Bridle is a harness fitted about a horse's head, used to restrain and control the animal. Option A (optimist) might be confused with 'bright'. Option B (adopt) is not related. Option D (wrong name) is 'misnomer'. The word also appears metaphorically as 'bridling' at someone's behavior.