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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 89
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
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agnostic
noun • Core
Meaning: person who believes ultimate truth, especially about God, is unknown
Synonyms: skeptic, doubter
Antonyms: believer, theist
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of agnostic. In this context, agnostic refers to person who believes ultimate truth, especially about God, is unknown.
agony
noun • Core
Meaning: extreme physical or mental suffering
Synonyms: anguish, torment
Antonyms: comfort, relief
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of agony. In this context, agony refers to extreme physical or mental suffering.
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allude
verb • Core
Meaning: refer to indirectly
Synonyms: hint, mention
Antonyms: state, declare
Examples: The passage uses the verb “allude” to describe an important action. Here, to allude means to refer to indirectly.
Memory trick: Allude = refer indirectly, not state directly.
altercation
noun • Core
Meaning: a noisy or angry argument
Synonyms: quarrel, dispute
Antonyms: agreement, harmony
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of altercation. In this context, altercation refers to a noisy or angry argument.
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amiable
adjective • Core
Meaning: friendly and pleasant
Synonyms: friendly, genial
Antonyms: hostile, unpleasant
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as amiable. In context, amiable suggests something that is friendly and pleasant.