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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 68

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

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Five-word quiz

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

foment • meaning

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

gainsay • synonym

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

garrulous • antonym

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

gratuitous • meaning

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

iconoclastic • synonym

Learning content for Set 68

foment

verb • Expert

Meaning: instigate or stir up trouble or rebellion

Synonyms: incite, provoke

Antonyms: quell, suppress

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

gainsay

verb • Expert

Meaning: deny or contradict a fact or statement

Synonyms: deny, dispute

Antonyms: affirm, confirm

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

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garrulous

adjective • Expert

Meaning: excessively talkative

Synonyms: loquacious, chatty

Antonyms: taciturn, reserved

Examples: The editor described the argument as garrulous because it was excessively talkative. In the meeting, her garrulous response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

Memory trick: Think 'garrulous = gabby' → overly talkative.

gratuitous

adjective • Expert

Meaning: unnecessary or uncalled for

Synonyms: unwarranted, needless

Antonyms: necessary, justified

Examples: The editor described the argument as gratuitous because it was unnecessary or uncalled for. In the meeting, her gratuitous response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

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iconoclastic

adjective • Expert

Meaning: challenging cherished beliefs or institutions

Synonyms: rebellious, unorthodox

Antonyms: conventional, orthodox

Examples: The editor described the argument as iconoclastic because it was challenging cherished beliefs or institutions. In the meeting, her iconoclastic response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.