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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 79
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 79
hubris
noun • Expert
Meaning: excessive pride or self-confidence
Synonyms: arrogance, conceit
Antonyms: humility, modesty
Examples: The article discusses the hubris surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a hubris that the interview panel had not expected.
Memory trick: Classic tragedy term → excessive pride before a fall.
impugn
verb • Expert
Meaning: challenge as false or questionable
Synonyms: dispute, attack
Antonyms: defend, validate
Examples: The new evidence could impugn the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to impugn a problem rather than ignore it.
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invidious
adjective • Expert
Meaning: likely to arouse resentment or anger
Synonyms: offensive, unfair
Antonyms: fair, inoffensive
Examples: The editor described the argument as invidious because it was likely to arouse resentment or anger. In the meeting, her invidious response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
limpid
adjective • Expert
Meaning: clear, bright, or easily understood
Synonyms: clear, pellucid
Antonyms: murky, obscure
Examples: The editor described the argument as limpid because it was clear, bright, or easily understood. In the meeting, her limpid response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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maverick
noun • Expert
Meaning: an independent-minded person
Synonyms: nonconformist, independent
Antonyms: conformist, follower
Examples: The article discusses the maverick surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a maverick that the interview panel had not expected.