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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 71

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

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

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

mercurial • meaning

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

moribund • synonym

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

neophyte • antonym

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

obviate • meaning

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

occlude • synonym

Learning content for Set 71

mercurial

adjective • Expert

Meaning: subject to sudden changes of mood or mind

Synonyms: volatile, changeable

Antonyms: steady, consistent

Examples: The editor described the argument as mercurial because it was subject to sudden changes of mood or mind. In the meeting, her mercurial response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

moribund

adjective • Expert

Meaning: in terminal decline or lacking vitality

Synonyms: dying, declining

Antonyms: thriving, vigorous

Examples: The editor described the argument as moribund because it was in terminal decline or lacking vitality. In the meeting, her moribund response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

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neophyte

noun • Expert

Meaning: a person new to a subject or activity

Synonyms: novice, beginner

Antonyms: expert, veteran

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

Memory trick: NEO = new → a newcomer.

obviate

verb • Expert

Meaning: remove a need or difficulty

Synonyms: eliminate, prevent

Antonyms: necessitate, cause

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

Memory trick: Think 'obvious solution removes the need' → eliminate necessity.

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occlude

verb • Expert

Meaning: block or close up

Synonyms: block, obstruct

Antonyms: open, unblock

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