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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 76
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 76
vitriolic
adjective • Expert
Meaning: filled with bitter criticism or malice
Synonyms: bitter, caustic
Antonyms: kind, complimentary
Examples: The editor described the argument as vitriolic because it was filled with bitter criticism or malice. In the meeting, her vitriolic response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
Memory trick: Vitriol was acid → bitter, corrosive criticism.
abeyance
noun • Expert
Meaning: a state of temporary suspension
Synonyms: suspension, dormancy
Antonyms: activity, operation
Examples: The article discusses the abeyance surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed an abeyance that the interview panel had not expected.
Memory trick: Think 'at bay' → temporarily held back/suspended.
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adumbrate
verb • Expert
Meaning: report or represent in outline
Synonyms: outline, foreshadow
Antonyms: elaborate, detail
Examples: The new evidence could adumbrate the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to adumbrate a problem rather than ignore it.
apotheosis
noun • Expert
Meaning: the highest point in the development of something
Synonyms: culmination, ideal
Antonyms: nadir, low point
Examples: The article discusses the apotheosis surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed an apotheosis that the interview panel had not expected.
Memory trick: Think 'peak' → highest point or ideal example.
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approbation
noun • Expert
Meaning: approval or praise
Synonyms: approval, commendation
Antonyms: disapproval, censure
Examples: The article discusses the approbation surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed an approbation that the interview panel had not expected.