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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 17
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 17
conspicuous
adjective • Core
Meaning: clearly visible or attracting attention
Synonyms: noticeable, prominent
Antonyms: inconspicuous, hidden
Examples: The editor described the argument as conspicuous because it was clearly visible or attracting attention. In the meeting, her conspicuous response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
construe
verb • Core
Meaning: interpret a word, action, or statement in a particular way
Synonyms: interpret, understand
Antonyms: misinterpret, ignore
Examples: The new evidence could construe the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to construe a problem rather than ignore it.
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contentious
adjective • Core
Meaning: likely to cause disagreement or argument
Synonyms: controversial, argumentative
Antonyms: agreeable, uncontroversial
Examples: The editor described the argument as contentious because it was likely to cause disagreement or argument. In the meeting, her contentious response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
contrite
adjective • Core
Meaning: feeling remorseful and sorry
Synonyms: remorseful, penitent
Antonyms: unrepentant, defiant
Examples: The editor described the argument as contrite because it was feeling remorseful and sorry. In the meeting, her contrite response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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conundrum
noun • Core
Meaning: a difficult and confusing problem
Synonyms: puzzle, dilemma
Antonyms: solution, certainty
Examples: The article discusses the conundrum surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a conundrum that the interview panel had not expected.