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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 8
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 8
antagonistic
adjective • Core
Meaning: showing hostility or opposition
Synonyms: hostile, opposed
Antonyms: friendly, cooperative
Examples: The editor described the argument as antagonistic because it was showing hostility or opposition. In the meeting, her antagonistic response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
apathy
noun • Core
Meaning: lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Synonyms: indifference, listlessness
Antonyms: enthusiasm, concern
Examples: The article discusses the apathy surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed an apathy that the interview panel had not expected.
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appease
verb • Core
Meaning: calm or satisfy someone by meeting demands
Synonyms: placate, mollify
Antonyms: provoke, anger
Examples: The new evidence could appease the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to appease a problem rather than ignore it.
arbitrary
adjective • Core
Meaning: based on random choice rather than reason
Synonyms: capricious, random
Antonyms: reasoned, systematic
Examples: The editor described the argument as arbitrary because it was based on random choice rather than reason. In the meeting, her arbitrary response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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arcane
adjective • Core
Meaning: understood by only a few people
Synonyms: esoteric, obscure
Antonyms: common, accessible
Examples: The editor described the argument as arcane because it was understood by only a few people. In the meeting, her arcane response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.