Tag: leadership

The word anthropoid comes from Greek anthropos (human) + eidos (form), meaning resembling humans or manlike. Option A confuses it with dosage terms, option B describes a repertoire, and option D means grave or solemn in manner.

An anthropologist is a scientist who studies humans, their societies, cultures, and biological development. Option A describes a heterogeneous mixture, option B means to worry or be agitated, and option D refers to temperance regarding alcohol.

Anthropomorphic means attributing human characteristics or form to non-human things. Option A describes a medicinal application, option B means to refill, and option D means completely saturated.

Anomalous means deviating from the norm or abnormal. Option A refers to descendants, option B describes a tear, and option D defines a smudge. The word comes from Greek anomalos (uneven).

Antecedents are preceding events, circumstances, or ancestors that influence what comes later. Option A means potable, option B means to rescind, and option D means to cry plaintively.

Antediluvian literally means before the flood (from Biblical deluge), figuratively meaning antiquated or extremely old-fashioned. Option A means strong, option B means to repel, and option D means to shun.

An anticlimax is a disappointing decline in tension or emotion after an exciting buildup. Option A means theoretical, option B means completely filled, and option D means a brief halt.

An antidote is a medicine or remedy that counteracts poison or disease. Option A means achievable, option B is a duplicate, and option D means solace during distress.

Antipathy means a strong feeling of dislike or aversion. Option A means empirical, option B means to produce offspring, and option D means to solder or mend metal.

Antiquated means old-fashioned or no longer in use, making it 'obsolete'. 'Practical' is pragmatic, and 'nonstandard grammatical construction' is a solecism.