Tag: leadership

A proponent is a supporter or advocate who argues in favor of something (a proposal, theory, or cause). The word comes from Latin 'proponere' = to put forth.

Insolvent means bankrupt or unable to pay debts (from Latin 'in-' = not + 'solvens' = paying). It describes a financial state, not abusive behavior.

Ordination is the religious ceremony conferring holy orders on someone (making them a priest, minister, or rabbi). It's a sacred ritual, not related to drinking.

As a verb, limp means to walk lamely or with difficulty, often favoring one injured leg. It describes an uneven gait, not a mental state or person.

To pretend means to feign - to give a false appearance or simulate something that is not genuine. Hardened means toughened, abnormal means deviant from normal, and option D describes a vigilante who unlawfully claims police powers - none of these relate to pretending.

To interpolate means to insert or introduce something between other things or parts. The other options define different concepts: righteous (B) describes self-confidence in one's moral position, accidental (C) means by chance, and mass for the dead (D) refers to a requiem mass.

Revelry means lively, noisy, and high-spirited celebration or merrymaking. Motion is movement, achieving by trickery (C) is to wheedle, and shining erratically (D) means to flicker - none match the meaning of revelry.

A license is official or legal permission to do something. Ghostly means spectral, acquire means to obtain, and maim means to severely injure - these are unrelated to the concept of licensing.

To slap means to strike quickly with the palm or flat part of the hand. Climactic relates to a dramatic peak, acting stupidly is foolish behavior, and of glass means vitreous - none describe a slap.

Orientation means the act of determining one's position or adapting to society. Returning to former state (A) is regression, lover of luxury (B) is sybarite, and discipline (D) is training - none match the social adaptation meaning.