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Multiple choice softskills leadership

spectrum

  1. colored band produced when a beam of light passes through a prism

  2. compromise

  3. admit

  4. refuse to give
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A spectrum is the distribution of colors produced when light is dispersed, such as by a prism. Compromise (489272) involves mutual concessions, while admit (489273) and refuse (489274) are verbs related to permission or denial, not optical phenomena.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

relent

  1. impressiveness

  2. become less severe

  3. admit fresh air into to replace stale air

  4. causing great fear
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

To relent means to abandon a harsh intention or cruel treatment, or to 'become less severe.' 'Grandeur' means impressiveness, and 'formidable' means causing fear.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

precedent

  1. shrink back as if in fear

  2. food

  3. admit fresh air into to replace stale air

  4. preceding (in time, rank, etc.)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A precedent is an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide. As an adjective, it means 'preceding' in time or order. 'Aerate' means to admit fresh air.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

promote

  1. slightly sour (in taste or manner)

  2. contending

  3. advance in rank

  4. happening by chance
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Promote means to advance in rank, position, or grade. It also means to support or encourage something. 'Advance in rank' is the correct definition.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

precocious

  1. one who without authority assumes law enforcement powers

  2. word for word

  3. advanced in development

  4. essential or main point
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Precocious describes a child who has developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than usual; 'advanced in development'. 'Vigilante' is the person described in 489287.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

peroration

  1. express condolences

  2. (of likings and interests) universal

  3. active strength

  4. conclusion of an oration
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Peroration is the conclusion of a speech or oration - the final part that sums up the argument and appeals to the audience. It comes from Latin 'perorare' meaning to speak thoroughly or complete a speech.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

predator

  1. predatory animal or bird

  2. mysterious

  3. active strength

  4. wordy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A predator is an animal that naturally preys on others. 'Predatory animal or bird' is the correct definition. 'Enigmatic' means mysterious, and 'verbose' means wordy.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

insularity

  1. narrow-mindedness

  2. experienced

  3. addition

  4. reproduce
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Insularity means narrow-mindedness or being isolated or provincial in outlook. It comes from 'insula' (island), referring to being like an island - cut off and limited in perspective. 'Narrow-mindedness' is the correct meaning.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

memento

  1. token

  2. obligated

  3. affected

  4. sociable
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A memento is an object kept as a reminder or souvenir of a person or event; a 'token' of remembrance. 'Obligated' means legally or morally bound, and 'sociable' means friendly.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

monotheism

  1. belief in one God

  2. clear beef (or meat) soup

  3. affectedly dainty(delicate)

  4. having a sharp or acid taste
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Monotheism is the belief in a single, supreme God. The term derives from Greek 'monos' (single) and 'theos' (god), distinguishing it from polytheism (multiple gods).