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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 13

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 “candid”?

candid • meaning

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

capricious • synonym

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

cathartic • antonym

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

caustic • meaning

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

censure • synonym

Learning content for Set 13

candid

adjective • Core

Meaning: truthful and straightforward

Synonyms: frank, honest

Antonyms: evasive, deceptive

Examples: The editor described the argument as candid because it was truthful and straightforward. In the meeting, her candid response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

capricious

adjective • Core

Meaning: given to sudden and unpredictable changes

Synonyms: fickle, unpredictable

Antonyms: consistent, steady

Examples: The editor described the argument as capricious because it was given to sudden and unpredictable changes. In the meeting, her capricious response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

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cathartic

adjective • Core

Meaning: providing emotional release

Synonyms: cleansing, releasing

Antonyms: repressive, stifling

Examples: The editor described the argument as cathartic because it was providing emotional release. In the meeting, her cathartic response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

caustic

adjective • Core

Meaning: sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way

Synonyms: biting, scathing

Antonyms: gentle, complimentary

Examples: The editor described the argument as caustic because it was sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way. In the meeting, her caustic response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

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censure

noun • Core

Meaning: express severe disapproval of

Synonyms: condemnation, rebuke

Antonyms: approval, praise

Examples: The new evidence could censure the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to censure a problem rather than ignore it.