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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 74
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 74
propitiate
verb • Expert
Meaning: win or regain favour by appeasing
Synonyms: appease, conciliate
Antonyms: provoke, alienate
Examples: The new evidence could propitiate the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to propitiate a problem rather than ignore it.
protean
adjective • Expert
Meaning: able to change frequently or easily
Synonyms: versatile, changeable
Antonyms: fixed, unchanging
Examples: The editor described the argument as protean because it was able to change frequently or easily. In the meeting, her protean response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
Memory trick: Proteus changed form → highly changeable.
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reprobate
noun • Expert
Meaning: an unprincipled person
Synonyms: scoundrel, degenerate
Antonyms: saint, virtuous person
Examples: The article discusses the reprobate surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a reprobate that the interview panel had not expected.
sardonic
adjective • Expert
Meaning: grimly mocking or cynical
Synonyms: sarcastic, derisive
Antonyms: sincere, kind
Examples: The editor described the argument as sardonic because it was grimly mocking or cynical. In the meeting, her sardonic response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
Memory trick: Think 'sarcastic + ironic' → grimly mocking.
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solicitous
adjective • Expert
Meaning: showing concern or care
Synonyms: attentive, concerned
Antonyms: indifferent, neglectful
Examples: The editor described the argument as solicitous because it was showing concern or care. In the meeting, her solicitous response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.