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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 20
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 20
denigrate
verb • Core
Meaning: criticize unfairly or belittle
Synonyms: disparage, demean
Antonyms: praise, exalt
Examples: The new evidence could denigrate the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to denigrate a problem rather than ignore it.
deplete
verb • Core
Meaning: use up the supply of
Synonyms: exhaust, reduce
Antonyms: replenish, restore
Examples: The new evidence could deplete the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to deplete a problem rather than ignore it.
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deride
verb • Core
Meaning: express contempt for or ridicule
Synonyms: mock, ridicule
Antonyms: praise, respect
Examples: The new evidence could deride the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to deride a problem rather than ignore it.
derivative
adjective • Core
Meaning: imitative of another work and lacking originality
Synonyms: imitative, unoriginal
Antonyms: original, innovative
Examples: The editor described the argument as derivative because it was imitative of another work and lacking originality. In the meeting, her derivative response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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despondent
adjective • Core
Meaning: in low spirits from loss of hope
Synonyms: dejected, hopeless
Antonyms: hopeful, cheerful
Examples: The editor described the argument as despondent because it was in low spirits from loss of hope. In the meeting, her despondent response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.