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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 50
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 50
reticent
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: not revealing thoughts or feelings readily
Synonyms: reserved, taciturn
Antonyms: outspoken, forthcoming
Examples: The editor described the argument as reticent because it was not revealing thoughts or feelings readily. In the meeting, her reticent response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
Memory trick: Think 'retain' your words → unwilling to speak freely.
revere
verb • Advanced
Meaning: feel deep respect or admiration for
Synonyms: venerate, honour
Antonyms: despise, scorn
Examples: The new evidence could revere the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to revere a problem rather than ignore it.
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rhetoric
noun • Advanced
Meaning: language designed to persuade or impress
Synonyms: oratory, discourse
Antonyms: plain speech, silence
Examples: The article discusses the rhetoric surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a rhetoric that the interview panel had not expected.
sagacious
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: having good judgment and wisdom
Synonyms: wise, shrewd
Antonyms: foolish, naive
Examples: The editor described the argument as sagacious because it was having good judgment and wisdom. In the meeting, her sagacious response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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salient
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: most noticeable or important
Synonyms: prominent, notable
Antonyms: insignificant, obscure
Examples: The editor described the argument as salient because it was most noticeable or important. In the meeting, her salient response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
Memory trick: Think 'salient point' → the point that stands out.