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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 75
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 75
surreptitious
adjective • Expert
Meaning: kept secret because it would not be approved
Synonyms: secret, clandestine
Antonyms: open, overt
Examples: The editor described the argument as surreptitious because it was kept secret because it would not be approved. In the meeting, her surreptitious response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
Memory trick: Think 'secret route' → done secretly.
temerity
noun • Expert
Meaning: excessive confidence or boldness
Synonyms: audacity, boldness
Antonyms: timidity, caution
Examples: The article discusses the temerity surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a temerity that the interview panel had not expected.
Memory trick: Think 'too much temerity' → reckless boldness.
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torpid
adjective • Expert
Meaning: mentally or physically inactive
Synonyms: sluggish, lethargic
Antonyms: active, energetic
Examples: The editor described the argument as torpid because it was mentally or physically inactive. In the meeting, her torpid response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
Memory trick: Torpor → inactive/sluggish.
truculent
adjective • Expert
Meaning: eager or quick to argue or fight
Synonyms: aggressive, combative
Antonyms: peaceful, amiable
Examples: The editor described the argument as truculent because it was eager or quick to argue or fight. In the meeting, her truculent response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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vicissitude
noun • Expert
Meaning: an unwelcome change in circumstances
Synonyms: change, fluctuation
Antonyms: stability, constancy
Examples: The article discusses the vicissitude surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a vicissitude that the interview panel had not expected.