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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 9

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 “ardent”?

ardent • meaning

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

arduous • synonym

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

articulate • antonym

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

ascetic • meaning

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

assiduous • synonym

Learning content for Set 9

ardent

adjective • Core

Meaning: very enthusiastic or passionate

Synonyms: passionate, fervent

Antonyms: apathetic, indifferent

Examples: The editor described the argument as ardent because it was very enthusiastic or passionate. In the meeting, her ardent response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

arduous

adjective • Core

Meaning: requiring great effort

Synonyms: difficult, laborious

Antonyms: easy, effortless

Examples: The editor described the argument as arduous because it was requiring great effort. In the meeting, her arduous response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

Memory trick: Sounds like 'harduous' → hard, demanding work.

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articulate

adjective • Core

Meaning: able to express ideas clearly and effectively

Synonyms: eloquent, expressive

Antonyms: inarticulate, unclear

Examples: The editor described the argument as articulate because it was able to express ideas clearly and effectively. In the meeting, her articulate response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

ascetic

adjective • Core

Meaning: practising severe self-discipline and avoiding luxury

Synonyms: abstemious, austere

Antonyms: indulgent, hedonistic

Examples: The editor described the argument as ascetic because it was practising severe self-discipline and avoiding luxury. In the meeting, her ascetic response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

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assiduous

adjective • Core

Meaning: showing great care and persistent effort

Synonyms: diligent, industrious

Antonyms: lazy, negligent

Examples: The editor described the argument as assiduous because it was showing great care and persistent effort. In the meeting, her assiduous response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.