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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 23
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 23
eclectic
adjective • Core
Meaning: deriving ideas or style from a broad range of sources
Synonyms: diverse, wide-ranging
Antonyms: narrow, uniform
Examples: The editor described the argument as eclectic because it was deriving ideas or style from a broad range of sources. In the meeting, her eclectic response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
efficacious
adjective • Core
Meaning: successful in producing a desired result
Synonyms: effective, successful
Antonyms: ineffective, futile
Examples: The editor described the argument as efficacious because it was successful in producing a desired result. In the meeting, her efficacious response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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elicit
verb • Core
Meaning: draw out a response or information
Synonyms: evoke, draw out
Antonyms: suppress, stifle
Examples: The new evidence could elicit the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to elicit a problem rather than ignore it.
eloquent
adjective • Core
Meaning: fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing
Synonyms: articulate, persuasive
Antonyms: inarticulate, halting
Examples: The editor described the argument as eloquent because it was fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing. In the meeting, her eloquent response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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elusive
adjective • Core
Meaning: difficult to find, catch, or achieve
Synonyms: evasive, hard-to-grasp
Antonyms: obvious, attainable
Examples: The editor described the argument as elusive because it was difficult to find, catch, or achieve. In the meeting, her elusive response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.