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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 51
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 51
sanguine
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: optimistic, especially in a difficult situation
Synonyms: optimistic, hopeful
Antonyms: pessimistic, gloomy
Examples: The editor described the argument as sanguine because it was optimistic, especially in a difficult situation. In the meeting, her sanguine response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
scrupulous
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: careful to do what is right and proper
Synonyms: conscientious, meticulous
Antonyms: careless, unethical
Examples: The editor described the argument as scrupulous because it was careful to do what is right and proper. In the meeting, her scrupulous response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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sporadic
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: occurring irregularly and infrequently
Synonyms: irregular, intermittent
Antonyms: continuous, constant
Examples: The editor described the argument as sporadic because it was occurring irregularly and infrequently. In the meeting, her sporadic response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
Memory trick: Think 'spots' appearing here and there → irregular.
spurious
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: false or not genuine
Synonyms: false, fake
Antonyms: genuine, authentic
Examples: The editor described the argument as spurious because it was false or not genuine. In the meeting, her spurious response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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staid
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: respectable and unadventurous
Synonyms: sedate, serious
Antonyms: lively, adventurous
Examples: The editor described the argument as staid because it was respectable and unadventurous. In the meeting, her staid response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.