Soft Skills Vocabulary

What does the adjective "efficient" mean?

• Wasting time, money, energy

• Not wasting time, money, energy

• Doing things slowly

• Being late

What does the adjective "flexible" mean?

• Stubborn and unchanging

• Willing to change; willing to do things differently

• Always following the same routine

• Unwilling to adapt

What does the adjective "honest" mean?

• Tells the truth, does not lie

• Often lies

• Deceitful

• Secretive

What does the noun "initiative" mean?

• Waiting for instructions

• Doing something before you are asked

• Following orders

• Being passive

What does the adjective "patient" mean?

• Easily frustrated

• Waits and does not complain

• Always in a hurry

• Impatient

What does the adjective "persistent" mean?

• Gives up easily

• Continues to do something when it is challenging; does not give up

• Avoids challenges

• Stops trying quickly

What does the adjective "punctual" mean?

• Often late

• On time, not late

• Frequently delayed

• Always early

What does the adjective "transferable" mean?

• Good for many jobs; can use it in many jobs

• Having enough knowledge or skill to do something well

• Being really interested in what you are doing

• Trusting in your own abilities

What does the adjective "competent" mean?

• Accepting of ideas or ways of doing something that are different from your own

• Having enough knowledge or skill to do something well

• Can imagine or make something new

• Can be trusted

What does the adjective "enthusiastic" mean?

• Being really interested in what you are doing; being excited about what you are doing

• Trusting in your own abilities

• Good for many jobs; can use it in many jobs

• Accepting of ideas or ways of doing something that are different from your own