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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 6
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 6
altruistic
adjective • Core
Meaning: showing selfless concern for others
Synonyms: selfless, benevolent
Antonyms: selfish, egocentric
Examples: The editor described the argument as altruistic because it was showing selfless concern for others. In the meeting, her altruistic response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
ambiguous
adjective • Core
Meaning: open to more than one interpretation
Synonyms: vague, equivocal
Antonyms: clear, explicit
Examples: The editor described the argument as ambiguous because it was open to more than one interpretation. In the meeting, her ambiguous response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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ambivalent
adjective • Core
Meaning: having mixed or contradictory feelings
Synonyms: conflicted, uncertain
Antonyms: decisive, certain
Examples: The editor described the argument as ambivalent because it was having mixed or contradictory feelings. In the meeting, her ambivalent response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
Memory trick: AMBI = both; having feelings on both sides.
ameliorate
verb • Core
Meaning: make something bad or unsatisfactory better
Synonyms: improve, better
Antonyms: worsen, deteriorate
Examples: The new evidence could ameliorate the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to ameliorate a problem rather than ignore it.
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amenable
adjective • Core
Meaning: open and responsive to suggestion
Synonyms: receptive, cooperative
Antonyms: resistant, obstinate
Examples: The editor described the argument as amenable because it was open and responsive to suggestion. In the meeting, her amenable response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.