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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 125
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 125
placid
adjective • Core
Meaning: calm and peaceful with little disturbance
Synonyms: tranquil, serene
Antonyms: agitated, stormy
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as placid. In context, placid suggests something that is calm and peaceful with little disturbance.
platitude
noun • Core
Meaning: a remark that is overused and lacks originality
Synonyms: cliche, banality
Antonyms: originality, insight
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of platitude. In this context, platitude refers to a remark that is overused and lacks originality.
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plethora
noun • Core
Meaning: a large or excessive amount
Synonyms: abundance, surfeit
Antonyms: paucity, scarcity
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of plethora. In this context, plethora refers to a large or excessive amount.
poignant
adjective • Core
Meaning: evoking a strong sense of sadness or regret
Synonyms: touching, moving
Antonyms: unemotional, bland
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as poignant. In context, poignant suggests something that is evoking a strong sense of sadness or regret.
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preclude
verb • Core
Meaning: prevent from happening or make impossible
Synonyms: prevent, bar
Antonyms: permit, enable
Examples: The passage uses the verb “preclude” to describe an important action. Here, to preclude means to prevent from happening or make impossible.