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Multiple choice softskills leadership

abjure

  1. equality

  2. retired or disqualified because of age

  3. renounce upon oath

  4. tending to improve
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is C. 'Abjure' means to solemnly renounce or give up a belief, claim, or right, typically under oath. Option A refers to 'parity', B describes 'senile', and D means 'ameliorative' - none of which match the meaning of abjure.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

ablution

  1. language

  2. haughty

  3. washing

  4. rescue (goods or property) from loss
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is C. 'Ablution' refers to the act of washing oneself, often in a religious or ceremonial context. Option A refers to 'language', B describes 'haughty', and D means 'salvage' - none of which match the meaning of ablution.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

abnegation

  1. conference (between opponents)

  2. superfluous

  3. renunciation

  4. displaying ostentatious or hypocritical devoutness
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Abnegation is defined as the act of renouncing or rejecting something, typically a right, possession, or belief. 'Renunciation' is a direct synonym. The other options describe a conference, superfluity, or hypocrisy, which are unrelated.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

abode

  1. narrow in scope or outlook

  2. of the surface

  3. dwelling place

  4. approve
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is C. 'Abode' means a place of residence or dwelling - where someone lives. Option A describes 'illiberal', B refers to 'superficial', and D means 'approve' - none of which match the meaning of abode.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

abolish

  1. humorous imitation

  2. excessive

  3. cancel

  4. place of refuge
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is C. 'Abolish' means to officially end or do away with a system, practice, or institution - to cancel or revoke it completely. Option A describes 'burlesque', B means 'inordinate', and D refers to 'asylum' - none of which match the meaning of abolish.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

abominable

  1. fit or attack of pain, laughter, rage

  2. place over something else

  3. detestable

  4. bloody
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is C. 'Abominable' means detestable, repulsive, or causing strong dislike - something utterly unpleasant. Option A describes 'paroxysm', B means 'superimpose', and D refers to 'sanguinary' - none of which match the meaning of abominable.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

abominate

  1. floor made of wood strips inlaid in a mosaic like matter

  2. person or thing excess of what is necessary

  3. loathe

  4. optimistic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is C. 'Abominate' means to loathe, detest, or hate intensely - to feel strong abhorrence toward something. Option A describes 'parquet', B refers to 'surplus', and D means 'sanguine' - none of which match the meaning of abominate.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

aboriginal

  1. ward off a blow

  2. replace

  3. being the first of its kind in a region

  4. diminish
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is C. 'Aboriginal' means existing from the beginning or being the first of its kind in a region - indigenous or native. Option A refers to 'fend', B means 'supplant', and D describes 'attenuate' - none of which match the meaning of aboriginal.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

You find out something illegal is going on in your operation, do you blow the whistle, or say nothing ?

  1. Say nothing

  2. Resign, find another job

  3. Blow the whistle

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ethical leadership and legal compliance require 'blowing the whistle' or reporting illegal activity. Saying nothing or simply resigning without reporting the issue allows the illegal behavior to continue, which can have severe legal and ethical consequences.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

Someone who has more skills than you in your own area is looking to join the company, do you push them out, or bring them on ?

  1. Push them out

  2. Bring them on

  3. Resign, find another job

  4. Do nothing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Effective leaders 'bring them on' because hiring people more skilled than themselves strengthens the team and the organization. 'Pushing them out' or resigning stems from insecurity and ultimately weakens the company's performance and growth.