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Which of the following situations best illustrates someone acting with shrewd judgment?
Which of the following situations best illustrates someone acting with shrewd judgment?
- Investing in a high-risk venture without researching the market first.
- Consistently making accurate predictions about market trends based on careful analysis. (correct)
- Ignoring expert advice and relying solely on intuition when making financial decisions.
- Making impulsive decisions without considering the potential consequences.
Which scenario exemplifies a leader acting in a tactful manner?
Which scenario exemplifies a leader acting in a tactful manner?
- Ignoring performance issues to avoid conflict within the team.
- Publicly criticizing a team member's performance to motivate improvement.
- Providing constructive feedback in private, focusing on specific areas for development while acknowledging strengths. (correct)
- Making decisions without considering the impact on team morale.
A company known for its environmental prudence is MOST likely to:
A company known for its environmental prudence is MOST likely to:
- Engage in greenwashing to improve public image without making substantial changes.
- Prioritize short-term profits over sustainable practices.
- Invest heavily in renewable energy sources and waste reduction programs. (correct)
- Disregard environmental regulations to minimize operational costs.
In which situation would it be MOST important to act in a concise manner?
In which situation would it be MOST important to act in a concise manner?
Which historical event demonstrates a society's ability to thrive despite facing adversity?
Which historical event demonstrates a society's ability to thrive despite facing adversity?
How does understanding the prefix 'sym-' help in defining the word 'symphony'?
How does understanding the prefix 'sym-' help in defining the word 'symphony'?
How does understanding the prefix 'ab-' help one understand the word 'abstain'?
How does understanding the prefix 'ab-' help one understand the word 'abstain'?
Which of the following describes a situation where someone might need to intercept a message?
Which of the following describes a situation where someone might need to intercept a message?
In which scenario is it MOST beneficial to foster a positive attitude?
In which scenario is it MOST beneficial to foster a positive attitude?
How could a speaker use audacious strategies during a presentation?
How could a speaker use audacious strategies during a presentation?
Flashcards
Competent
Competent
Having the necessary skills, knowledge, or ability to do something.
Shrewd
Shrewd
Having or showing sharp judgment and practical understanding.
Uniform
Uniform
Remaining the same in all cases and at all times; consistent.
Obstinate
Obstinate
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Prosperous
Prosperous
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Restrain
Restrain
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Squander
Squander
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Simultaneously
Simultaneously
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Concise
Concise
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Adjacent
Adjacent
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Study Notes
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Competent means having the skills or knowledge to do something well.
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Precise means exact, accurate, and carefully defined.
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Shrewd means showing sharp judgment and practical understanding.
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Uniform means consistent and the same in all cases.
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Obstinate means stubbornly refusing to change an opinion or behavior.
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Prosperous means successful, especially financially.
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Toxic means harmful or poisonous.
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Unsightly means unpleasant to look at.
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Offensive means causing someone to feel upset or angry.
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Raucous means loud, harsh, or rowdy.
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Conceive means to come up with a plan or idea.
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Jest means a funny or joking remark.
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Restrain means to hold something back or control it.
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Squander means to waste something carelessly.
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Eventually means after a long time or delay.
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Maneuver means to move or change something carefully.
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Simultaneously means happening at the same time.
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Thrive means to grow well or succeed, especially in difficult circumstances.
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Intercept means to stop something before it reaches its destination.
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Moderately means a little, but not too much.
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Ample means more than enough.
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Concise means giving information clearly and in few words.
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Prevail means to win or be successful after a struggle.
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Remote means far away in distance or time; isolated.
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Arid means very dry.
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Foster means to encourage or promote development.
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Prudent means being careful and smart with decisions.
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Tactful means showing sensitivity in dealing with others.
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Audacious means bold or fearless.
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Hinder means to delay or prevent something.
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Abrupt means sudden or unexpected.
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Administer means to manage or give something.
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Dejected means feeling sad or downhearted.
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Sympathy means understanding and caring about someone's feelings.
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Abstain means to choose not to do something.
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Deduce means to figure something out from available information.
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Symmetrical means the same on both sides.
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Symphony means a large musical piece played by an orchestra.
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Adjacent means next to or beside something.
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Degenerate means to become worse.
Prefixes
- Ab- means "away from" or "from".
- Abduct: to take someone away by force
- Ad- means "to" or "toward".
- Adapt: to adjust to a new condition
- De- means "away", "down", or "reverse".
- Descend: to move downward
- Sym- means "with" or "together".
- Sympathy: to feel with someone
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