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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 5
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 5
aggrandize
verb • Core
Meaning: increase the power, status, or wealth of
Synonyms: elevate, enhance
Antonyms: diminish, debase
Examples: The new evidence could aggrandize the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to aggrandize a problem rather than ignore it.
alacrity
noun • Core
Meaning: cheerful readiness and promptness
Synonyms: eagerness, readiness
Antonyms: reluctance, hesitation
Examples: The article discusses the alacrity surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed an alacrity that the interview panel had not expected.
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alienate
verb • Core
Meaning: cause someone to feel isolated or unfriendly
Synonyms: estrange, isolate
Antonyms: reconcile, befriend
Examples: The new evidence could alienate the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to alienate a problem rather than ignore it.
alleviate
verb • Core
Meaning: make suffering or a problem less severe
Synonyms: ease, relieve
Antonyms: aggravate, worsen
Examples: The new evidence could alleviate the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to alleviate a problem rather than ignore it.
Memory trick: Think 'elevate' the burden away → make it lighter.
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aloof
adjective • Core
Meaning: distant and not friendly or forthcoming
Synonyms: distant, reserved
Antonyms: friendly, approachable
Examples: The editor described the argument as aloof because it was distant and not friendly or forthcoming. In the meeting, her aloof response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.