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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 47
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 47
prudent
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: acting with care for the future
Synonyms: wise, cautious
Antonyms: reckless, imprudent
Examples: The editor described the argument as prudent because it was acting with care for the future. In the meeting, her prudent response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
quell
verb • Advanced
Meaning: put an end to disorder or suppress a feeling
Synonyms: suppress, subdue
Antonyms: incite, stir
Examples: The new evidence could quell the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to quell a problem rather than ignore it.
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querulous
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: complaining in a whining manner
Synonyms: complaining, whiny
Antonyms: cheerful, content
Examples: The editor described the argument as querulous because it was complaining in a whining manner. In the meeting, her querulous response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
rancor
noun • Advanced
Meaning: bitterness or resentment
Synonyms: bitterness, resentment
Antonyms: goodwill, amity
Examples: The article discusses the rancor surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a rancor that the interview panel had not expected.
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rebuke
verb • Advanced
Meaning: express sharp disapproval or criticism
Synonyms: reprimand, reproach
Antonyms: praise, commend
Examples: The new evidence could rebuke the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to rebuke a problem rather than ignore it.