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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 130

Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.

Five-word quiz

First submitted answer decides the point. You can review every word after submitting.

Q1. What is the closest meaning of “resolute”?

resolute • meaning

Q2. Which option is closest in meaning to “restive”?

restive • synonym

Q3. Which option is closest to the opposite of “ribald”?

ribald • antonym

Q4. What is the closest meaning of “rife”?

rife • meaning

Q5. Which option is closest in meaning to “rue”?

rue • synonym

Learning content for Set 130

resolute

adjective • Core

Meaning: admirably purposeful and determined

Synonyms: determined, steadfast

Antonyms: wavering, indecisive

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as resolute. In context, resolute suggests something that is admirably purposeful and determined.

restive

adjective • Core

Meaning: unable to remain still or accept control

Synonyms: restless, impatient

Antonyms: calm, compliant

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as restive. In context, restive suggests something that is unable to remain still or accept control.

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ribald

adjective • Core

Meaning: humorous in a coarse or indecent way

Synonyms: coarse, lewd

Antonyms: refined, decorous

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as ribald. In context, ribald suggests something that is humorous in a coarse or indecent way.

rife

adjective • Core

Meaning: widespread, especially something undesirable

Synonyms: prevalent, common

Antonyms: rare, scarce

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as rife. In context, rife suggests something that is widespread, especially something undesirable.

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rue

verb • Core

Meaning: bitterly regret

Synonyms: regret, lament

Antonyms: rejoice, celebrate

Examples: The passage uses the verb “rue” to describe an important action. Here, to rue means to bitterly regret.