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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 15
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 15
complacent
adjective • Core
Meaning: smugly satisfied and unaware of possible danger
Synonyms: smug, self-satisfied
Antonyms: vigilant, concerned
Examples: The editor described the argument as complacent because it was smugly satisfied and unaware of possible danger. In the meeting, her complacent response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
concede
verb • Core
Meaning: admit that something is true after first denying it
Synonyms: admit, acknowledge
Antonyms: deny, contest
Examples: The new evidence could concede the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to concede a problem rather than ignore it.
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conciliatory
adjective • Core
Meaning: intended to make someone less angry or hostile
Synonyms: appeasing, pacifying
Antonyms: hostile, provocative
Examples: The editor described the argument as conciliatory because it was intended to make someone less angry or hostile. In the meeting, her conciliatory response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
concur
verb • Core
Meaning: agree with an opinion or decision
Synonyms: agree, assent
Antonyms: disagree, dissent
Examples: The new evidence could concur the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to concur a problem rather than ignore it.
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condescending
adjective • Core
Meaning: showing a feeling of superiority
Synonyms: patronizing, supercilious
Antonyms: respectful, humble
Examples: The editor described the argument as condescending because it was showing a feeling of superiority. In the meeting, her condescending response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.