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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 146

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 “dogma”?

dogma • meaning

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

ecumenical • synonym

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

egalitarian • antonym

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

elide • meaning

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

emollient • synonym

Learning content for Set 146

dogma

noun • Advanced

Meaning: a principle accepted as unquestionably true

Synonyms: doctrine, creed

Antonyms: doubt, skepticism

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of dogma. In this context, dogma refers to a principle accepted as unquestionably true.

ecumenical

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: promoting unity among different groups or beliefs

Synonyms: inclusive, unifying

Antonyms: sectarian, divisive

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as ecumenical. In context, ecumenical suggests something that is promoting unity among different groups or beliefs.

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egalitarian

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: believing in equal rights and opportunities

Synonyms: equalitarian, democratic

Antonyms: elitist, hierarchical

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as egalitarian. In context, egalitarian suggests something that is believing in equal rights and opportunities.

elide

verb • Advanced

Meaning: omit or leave out

Synonyms: omit, exclude

Antonyms: include, retain

Examples: The passage uses the verb “elide” to describe an important action. Here, to elide means to omit or leave out.

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emollient

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: soothing or softening

Synonyms: soothing, softening

Antonyms: irritating, harsh

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as emollient. In context, emollient suggests something that is soothing or softening.