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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 30
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 30
harangue
noun • Core
Meaning: a lengthy and aggressive speech
Synonyms: tirade, diatribe
Antonyms: praise, tribute
Examples: The article discusses the harangue surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a harangue that the interview panel had not expected.
hedonistic
adjective • Core
Meaning: devoted to the pursuit of pleasure
Synonyms: pleasure-seeking, self-indulgent
Antonyms: ascetic, abstemious
Examples: The editor described the argument as hedonistic because it was devoted to the pursuit of pleasure. In the meeting, her hedonistic response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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heresy
noun • Core
Meaning: an opinion contrary to established beliefs
Synonyms: unorthodoxy, dissent
Antonyms: orthodoxy, conformity
Examples: The article discusses the heresy surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a heresy that the interview panel had not expected.
homogeneous
adjective • Core
Meaning: of the same or similar kind throughout
Synonyms: uniform, similar
Antonyms: diverse, heterogeneous
Examples: The editor described the argument as homogeneous because it was of the same or similar kind throughout. In the meeting, her homogeneous response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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hypocrisy
noun • Core
Meaning: claiming moral standards that one's behaviour does not follow
Synonyms: insincerity, duplicity
Antonyms: sincerity, integrity
Examples: The article discusses the hypocrisy surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a hypocrisy that the interview panel had not expected.