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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 70
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 70
internecine
adjective • Expert
Meaning: destructive to both sides in a conflict
Synonyms: mutually destructive, fratricidal
Antonyms: cooperative, peaceful
Examples: The editor described the argument as internecine because it was destructive to both sides in a conflict. In the meeting, her internecine response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
invective
noun • Expert
Meaning: insulting or abusive language
Synonyms: abuse, vitriol
Antonyms: praise, compliment
Examples: The article discusses the invective surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed an invective that the interview panel had not expected.
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jejune
adjective • Expert
Meaning: naive, simplistic, or dull
Synonyms: insipid, naive
Antonyms: stimulating, sophisticated
Examples: The editor described the argument as jejune because it was naive, simplistic, or dull. In the meeting, her jejune response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
largesse
noun • Expert
Meaning: generosity in giving money or gifts
Synonyms: generosity, bounty
Antonyms: stinginess, parsimony
Examples: The article discusses the largesse surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a largesse that the interview panel had not expected.
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mendacious
adjective • Expert
Meaning: not telling the truth
Synonyms: dishonest, lying
Antonyms: truthful, candid
Examples: The editor described the argument as mendacious because it was not telling the truth. In the meeting, her mendacious response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
Memory trick: Think 'mend a lie' → dishonest.