Tag: leadership

Entity means a thing with distinct and independent existence. A real being is something that exists in reality, which matches the core meaning of entity as something with actual existence. The other options are unrelated: foresight is the ability to predict, a small drawing at chapter boundaries is a vignette, and having no motion is being stationary.

Entomology is the scientific study of insects, a branch of zoology. It comes from Greek 'entomon' (insect) and 'logia' (study of). The other options are incorrect: crawling with difficulty describes scrabbling, active strength is vigor, and a law passed by legislature is a statute or act.

Entourage refers to a group of attendants, associates, or supporters who accompany someone important. The word comes from French and conveys the idea of a surrounding group. The other options don't match: loud continuous noise is din or cacophony, despicable means contemptible, and created by statute is legislative.

To entreat is to plead, ask earnestly, or request with urgency. It comes from Latin 'entreat' (to treat with, handle). The word conveys humble or earnest asking. The other options are incorrect: loud resounding noise is peal or din, clear from blame is exonerate, and moving secretly is stealth.

Entree (or entree) means an entrance or the act of entering, especially in a formal sense. It can also mean the main course in a meal or the right of entry. The other options are unrelated: clapping hands is applause, disposed to revenge is vindictive, and soak is saturate.

An entrepreneur is a businessperson who organizes and operates a business venture, assuming the financial risk. The term comes from French 'entreprendre' (to undertake). The key characteristic is risk-taking in business. The other options are incorrect: a bell striker is a clapper, wine merchant is vintner, and pertaining to stars is stellar.

To enumerate is to list items one by one or specify them distinctly. It comes from Latin 'enumerare' (to count out, reckon up). The word implies methodical listing. The other options are incorrect: shrill trumpet sound is clarion, break a law is violate, and stop flow is dam or stem.

To enunciate is to announce, state, or pronounce words clearly and distinctly. It comes from Latin 'enuntiare' (to report, announce). The focus is on clear articulation or proclamation. The other options don't match: holding firmly is embrace, poisonous snake is viper, and arise from is stem from.

To environ means to enclose, surround, or form a ring around something. It comes from Old French 'environner' (to surround, enclose). The word implies being on all sides. The other options are incorrect: fear of being locked is claustrophobia, manly is virile, and foul odor is stench.