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Multiple choice softskills leadership

augury

  1. omen

  2. song of praise or joy

  3. diplomatic etiquette

  4. state of being stupefied
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Augury is an omen, sign, or portent of future events - historically based on observing bird behavior. Omen correctly identifies it as something believed to predict or signal what will happen.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

august

  1. impressive

  2. taking pains

  3. original work used as a model by others

  4. strong and firm (in the body)
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August (when stressed on the second syllable) means majestic, impressive, or inspiring reverence and respect. Impressive correctly captures this sense of dignity and grandeur.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

aureole

  1. sun's corona

  2. agreeable

  3. prolong

  4. unpleasantly dark
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A aureole is a radiant light or glow, especially the crown of light around the sun or moon (corona). Sun's corona correctly identifies it as the glowing halo around the sun visible during eclipses.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

auroral

  1. pertaining to the aurora borealis

  2. roof of the mouth

  3. stick out

  4. thwart
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Auroral means relating to, associated with, or resembling the aurora (natural light displays in the sky like the aurora borealis). Pertaining to the aurora borealis correctly defines this adjective form.

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auspicious

  1. favoring success

  2. of or suitable for a palace

  3. protrusion

  4. urbanity
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Auspicious means favorable, presenting good circumstances or signs for success. Favoring success correctly captures the sense of something boding well or giving promise of a positive outcome.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

austere

  1. forbiddingly stern

  2. study of prehistoric life or fossils

  3. place of origin

  4. subordinate
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Austere means severely simple, strict, or stern in manner or appearance. Option A correctly captures this meaning of being forbiddingly stern or severe. Options B, C, and D define unrelated words (paleontology, provenance, and hierarchy respectively).

Multiple choice softskills leadership

authenticate

  1. prove genuine

  2. board on which painter mixes pigments(coloring matters)

  3. dry food for livestock

  4. less intense
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To authenticate means to verify or prove that something is genuine, original, or real. Option A precisely captures this definition of establishing authenticity. Options B, C, and D define palette, fodder, and muted respectively - unrelated terms.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

authoritarian

  1. subordinating the individual to the state

  2. parchment or piece of writing material used for second time after original writing has been erased

  3. adage

  4. influenced by personal feelings
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Authoritarian describes a system favoring complete obedience to authority over individual freedom. Option A correctly defines this political concept where the state dominates the individual. Options B, C, and D define palimpsest, adage, and subjective respectively.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

authoritative

  1. having the weight of authority

  2. become boring

  3. quality of being provident

  4. conquer
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Authoritative means possessing recognized authority or expert knowledge that commands respect. Option A correctly captures this sense of carrying the weight of authority. Options B, C, and D define stale, providence, and vanquish respectively.

Multiple choice softskills leadership

autocratic

  1. having absolute unchecked power

  2. small poor bed

  3. providing for future needs

  4. refine
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Autocratic describes a ruler with absolute, unlimited power. Option A precisely defines this concept of unchecked authority. Options B, C, and D define cot, provident, and polish respectively - unrelated terms.