Tag: softskills

Attest means to bear witness, testify to, or provide evidence. To testify is the closest synonym among the options - both involve formally confirming something is true through a sworn statement or declaration.

Attire as a verb means to dress or clothe someone in particular clothes or garments. Clothe is the direct synonym meaning to provide someone with clothing or dress them.

An attribute is a characteristic, quality, or feature that is inherent or regarded as a natural part of someone or something. Essential quality correctly captures this meaning of a defining characteristic.

Attrition refers to wearing down or grinding down by friction, or the gradual reduction of something through pressure or attack. Rubbing away by friction correctly captures the physical wearing-down meaning.

"Atypical" means not representative of a type, group, or class, hence "not normal." Distractors like "thick-skinned animal" (pachyderm) or "trip and almost fall" (stumble) are incorrect.

Audacious describes someone who is bold, daring, or willing to take risks that might seem shocking or disrespectful. Daring is the closest synonym among the options.

An audit is a formal inspection or examination, typically of financial records and accounts. Examination of accounts of a business correctly defines the financial audit process.

Augment means to make something greater in size, amount, or degree by adding to it. Increase correctly captures this meaning of making something larger or more significant.

Augury is an omen, sign, or portent of future events - historically based on observing bird behavior. Omen correctly identifies it as something believed to predict or signal what will happen.

August (when stressed on the second syllable) means majestic, impressive, or inspiring reverence and respect. Impressive correctly captures this sense of dignity and grandeur.