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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 3
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 3
acrimony
noun • Core
Meaning: bitterness or ill feeling
Synonyms: bitterness, rancor
Antonyms: goodwill, amity
Examples: The article discusses the acrimony surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed an acrimony that the interview panel had not expected.
adamant
adjective • Core
Meaning: refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind
Synonyms: unyielding, inflexible
Antonyms: flexible, yielding
Examples: The editor described the argument as adamant because it was refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind. In the meeting, her adamant response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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admonish
verb • Core
Meaning: warn or reprimand someone firmly
Synonyms: reprimand, warn
Antonyms: praise, commend
Examples: The new evidence could admonish the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to admonish a problem rather than ignore it.
adroit
adjective • Core
Meaning: clever and skilful
Synonyms: skilful, deft
Antonyms: clumsy, inept
Examples: The editor described the argument as adroit because it was clever and skilful. In the meeting, her adroit response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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adulation
noun • Core
Meaning: excessive admiration or praise
Synonyms: flattery, idolization
Antonyms: criticism, censure
Examples: The article discusses the adulation surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed an adulation that the interview panel had not expected.