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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 11
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 11
aversion
noun • Core
Meaning: a strong dislike or disinclination
Synonyms: dislike, antipathy
Antonyms: liking, affinity
Examples: The article discusses the aversion surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed an aversion that the interview panel had not expected.
banal
adjective • Core
Meaning: so lacking in originality as to be obvious or boring
Synonyms: trite, hackneyed
Antonyms: original, fresh
Examples: The editor described the argument as banal because it was so lacking in originality as to be obvious or boring. In the meeting, her banal response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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belie
verb • Core
Meaning: fail to give a true impression of
Synonyms: contradict, misrepresent
Antonyms: confirm, reveal
Examples: The new evidence could belie the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to belie a problem rather than ignore it.
belligerent
adjective • Core
Meaning: hostile and aggressive
Synonyms: aggressive, hostile
Antonyms: peaceful, conciliatory
Examples: The editor described the argument as belligerent because it was hostile and aggressive. In the meeting, her belligerent response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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benevolent
adjective • Core
Meaning: well meaning and kindly
Synonyms: kind, charitable
Antonyms: malevolent, cruel
Examples: The editor described the argument as benevolent because it was well meaning and kindly. In the meeting, her benevolent response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
Memory trick: BENE = good + VOL = wish → wishing good for others.