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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 56

Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.

Five-word quiz

First submitted answer decides the point. You can review every word after submitting.

Q1. What is the closest meaning of “wary”?

wary • meaning

Q2. Which option is closest in meaning to “zealous”?

zealous • synonym

Q3. Which option is closest to the opposite of “abrogate”?

abrogate • antonym

Q4. What is the closest meaning of “abstemious”?

abstemious • meaning

Q5. Which option is closest in meaning to “acumen”?

acumen • synonym

Learning content for Set 56

wary

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: cautious about possible dangers

Synonyms: cautious, vigilant

Antonyms: careless, trusting

Examples: The editor described the argument as wary because it was cautious about possible dangers. In the meeting, her wary response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

zealous

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: showing great energy or enthusiasm for a cause

Synonyms: enthusiastic, fervent

Antonyms: apathetic, indifferent

Examples: The editor described the argument as zealous because it was showing great energy or enthusiasm for a cause. In the meeting, her zealous response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

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abrogate

verb • Advanced

Meaning: formally repeal or abolish

Synonyms: repeal, annul

Antonyms: enact, establish

Examples: The new evidence could abrogate the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to abrogate a problem rather than ignore it.

abstemious

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: not self-indulgent, especially in eating or drinking

Synonyms: temperate, restrained

Antonyms: indulgent, gluttonous

Examples: The editor described the argument as abstemious because it was not self-indulgent, especially in eating or drinking. In the meeting, her abstemious response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

Memory trick: Think 'abstain' → restrain yourself.

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acumen

noun • Advanced

Meaning: the ability to make good judgments quickly

Synonyms: shrewdness, insight

Antonyms: stupidity, naivety

Examples: The article discusses the acumen surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed an acumen that the interview panel had not expected.

Memory trick: Think 'acute mind' → sharp judgment.