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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 16

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 “conflagration”?

conflagration • meaning

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

conformity • synonym

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

conjecture • antonym

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

conscientious • meaning

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

consensus • synonym

Learning content for Set 16

conflagration

noun • Core

Meaning: a large destructive fire

Synonyms: inferno, blaze

Antonyms: extinguishment, dousing

Examples: The article discusses the conflagration surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a conflagration that the interview panel had not expected.

conformity

noun • Core

Meaning: compliance with standards, rules, or expectations

Synonyms: compliance, uniformity

Antonyms: deviation, nonconformity

Examples: The article discusses the conformity surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a conformity that the interview panel had not expected.

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conjecture

noun • Core

Meaning: an opinion formed without sufficient evidence

Synonyms: speculation, supposition

Antonyms: fact, certainty

Examples: The article discusses the conjecture surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a conjecture that the interview panel had not expected.

conscientious

adjective • Core

Meaning: wishing to do one's work carefully and well

Synonyms: diligent, scrupulous

Antonyms: careless, negligent

Examples: The editor described the argument as conscientious because it was wishing to do one's work carefully and well. In the meeting, her conscientious response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

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consensus

noun • Core

Meaning: general agreement

Synonyms: agreement, accord

Antonyms: disagreement, dissent

Examples: The article discusses the consensus surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a consensus that the interview panel had not expected.