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A project manager known for their meticulous planning and attention to detail, often delaying project completion due to excessive refinement, could be described as:
A project manager known for their meticulous planning and attention to detail, often delaying project completion due to excessive refinement, could be described as:
- Gregarious
- Fastidious (correct)
- Indefatigable
- Sanguine
Which scenario exemplifies a leader who is attempting to foment dissent within a group?
Which scenario exemplifies a leader who is attempting to foment dissent within a group?
- A coach motivates a team by highlighting each player's strengths.
- A politician subtly promotes dissatisfaction with current policies. (correct)
- A manager fairly mediates a dispute between two employees.
- A teacher encourages students to solve problems collaboratively.
In which of the following situations would someone most likely need to exhibit fortitude?
In which of the following situations would someone most likely need to exhibit fortitude?
- Completing a challenging marathon despite physical pain. (correct)
- Negotiating the price of a car at a dealership.
- Reading a captivating novel on a rainy afternoon.
- Planning a surprise birthday party for a friend.
A historian researching a controversial political figure aims to present an unbiased account, carefully examining all available evidence. Which approach would compromise the historian's objectivity the most?
A historian researching a controversial political figure aims to present an unbiased account, carefully examining all available evidence. Which approach would compromise the historian's objectivity the most?
A seasoned diplomat, known for their ability to navigate tense international negotiations with grace and build consensus among opposing parties, is demonstrating:
A seasoned diplomat, known for their ability to navigate tense international negotiations with grace and build consensus among opposing parties, is demonstrating:
Which situation best illustrates a circumstance where immediate action is necessary due to an exigency?
Which situation best illustrates a circumstance where immediate action is necessary due to an exigency?
What behavior exemplifies someone acting in a perfidious manner?
What behavior exemplifies someone acting in a perfidious manner?
A politician's ostensible reason for supporting a bill is to improve public education. However, investigations reveal their true motive is to benefit a corporation that donated heavily to their campaign. This scenario highlights:
A politician's ostensible reason for supporting a bill is to improve public education. However, investigations reveal their true motive is to benefit a corporation that donated heavily to their campaign. This scenario highlights:
Which of these actions demonstrates an attempt to ameliorate a difficult situation?
Which of these actions demonstrates an attempt to ameliorate a difficult situation?
A society characterized by widespread apathy, lack of innovation, and economic decline is experiencing
A society characterized by widespread apathy, lack of innovation, and economic decline is experiencing
Flashcards
Disposition
Disposition
A person’s usual attitude or mood.
Torpid
Torpid
Lacking energy; sluggish.
Reproach
Reproach
To express disapproval or disappointment.
Ignominy
Ignominy
Public shame or disgrace.
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Capricious
Capricious
Changing quickly, often unpredictably.
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Audacious
Audacious
Bold and daring; shocking.
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Indefatigable
Indefatigable
Never getting tired; tireless.
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Fortitude
Fortitude
Strength to face difficult situations.
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Approbation
Approbation
Approval or praise.
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Transitory
Transitory
Lasting only for a short time.
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- Disposition: A person's usual attitude or mood.
- Torpid: Lacking energy; sluggish.
- Gorge: To eat or drink greedily or too much.
- Antipathy: A strong dislike.
- Ignominy: Public shame or disgrace.
- Reproach: Expressing disapproval or disappointment.
- Revile: To criticize angrily or insult.
- Sullen: Silent, gloomy, or in a bad mood.
- Opprobrium: Harsh criticism or disapproval.
- Sanguine: Optimistic or hopeful.
- Artifice: Deceptive behavior or speech.
- Desolate: Empty, abandoned, or sad.
- Peruse: To look at something carefully or in detail.
- Execration: A curse or strong disapproval.
- Daunt: To make someone feel afraid or less confident.
- Audacious: Bold and daring; shocking.
- Capricious: Changing quickly, often unpredictably.
- Propensity: A natural tendency to do something.
- Solemn: Serious, formal, or sad.
- Foment: To encourage or stir up something (like trouble).
- Indefatigable: Never getting tired; tireless.
- Frivolous: Not serious; silly.
- Pensive: Thoughtful, often with a sad or reflective mood.
- Forbearance: Patience or self-control.
- Exigency: A situation requiring immediate action.
- Penurious: Very poor or miserly.
- Perfidious: Untrustworthy or disloyal.
- Edification: Teaching or instruction that improves character or mind.
- Evince: To clearly show or express something.
- Fortitude: Strength to face difficult situations.
- Approbation: Approval or praise.
- Ardent: Passionate or enthusiastic.
- Ameliorate: To make something better.
- Alleviate: To reduce or lessen pain or difficulty.
- Dissipate: To scatter or disappear; to waste.
- Effusive: Showing a lot of emotion or enthusiasm.
- Ostensible: Seeming true, but possibly not true.
- Exult: To feel or show great happiness.
- Fastidious: Very careful or hard to please.
- Salient: Most important or noticeable.
- Clamorous: Loud, noisy, or insistent.
- Eccentric: Strange or unusual.
- Vapid: Dull or boring.
- Transitory: Lasting only for a short time.
- Stagnation: No progress or movement.
- Assiduous: Showing great care and effort.
- Propitious: Likely to result in success.
- Affability: Being friendly and easy to talk to.
- Gregarious: Enjoying the company of others.
- Insolent: Rude or disrespectful.
- Innate: Natural; existing from birth.
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