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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 77
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 77
arrant
adjective • Expert
Meaning: complete or utter, usually in a negative sense
Synonyms: absolute, blatant
Antonyms: partial, moderate
Examples: The editor described the argument as arrant because it was complete or utter, usually in a negative sense. In the meeting, her arrant response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
artifice
noun • Expert
Meaning: clever or cunning device or trick
Synonyms: ruse, stratagem
Antonyms: candour, honesty
Examples: The article discusses the artifice surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed an artifice that the interview panel had not expected.
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blandishment
noun • Expert
Meaning: flattering speech used to persuade
Synonyms: flattery, coaxing
Antonyms: rebuke, criticism
Examples: The article discusses the blandishment surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a blandishment that the interview panel had not expected.
compunction
noun • Expert
Meaning: a feeling of guilt or moral unease
Synonyms: remorse, regret
Antonyms: indifference, shamelessness
Examples: The article discusses the compunction surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a compunction that the interview panel had not expected.
Memory trick: Conscience pricks → guilt/moral unease.
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demagogue
noun • Expert
Meaning: a political leader who appeals to emotion and prejudice
Synonyms: agitator, populist
Antonyms: statesman, moderate
Examples: The article discusses the demagogue surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a demagogue that the interview panel had not expected.