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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 32
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
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impassive
adjective • Core
Meaning: showing no emotion
Synonyms: stoic, unemotional
Antonyms: emotional, expressive
Examples: The editor described the argument as impassive because it was showing no emotion. In the meeting, her impassive response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
impede
verb • Core
Meaning: delay or prevent by obstructing
Synonyms: hinder, obstruct
Antonyms: facilitate, assist
Examples: The new evidence could impede the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to impede a problem rather than ignore it.
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imperative
adjective • Core
Meaning: of vital importance or urgently necessary
Synonyms: essential, urgent
Antonyms: optional, unimportant
Examples: The editor described the argument as imperative because it was of vital importance or urgently necessary. In the meeting, her imperative response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
imperious
adjective • Core
Meaning: arrogant and domineering
Synonyms: domineering, authoritarian
Antonyms: humble, deferential
Examples: The editor described the argument as imperious because it was arrogant and domineering. In the meeting, her imperious response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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impertinent
adjective • Core
Meaning: rude and not showing proper respect
Synonyms: rude, insolent
Antonyms: respectful, courteous
Examples: The editor described the argument as impertinent because it was rude and not showing proper respect. In the meeting, her impertinent response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.