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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 24

Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.

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Five-word quiz

First submitted answer decides the point. You can review every word after submitting.

Q1. What is the closest meaning of “emulate”?

emulate • meaning

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

enervate • synonym

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

enigmatic • antonym

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

ephemeral • meaning

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

equanimity • synonym

Learning content for Set 24

emulate

verb • Core

Meaning: match or surpass by imitation

Synonyms: imitate, rival

Antonyms: differ, avoid

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

enervate

verb • Core

Meaning: cause someone to feel drained of energy

Synonyms: weaken, exhaust

Antonyms: energize, strengthen

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

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enigmatic

adjective • Core

Meaning: difficult to interpret or understand

Synonyms: mysterious, cryptic

Antonyms: clear, transparent

Examples: The editor described the argument as enigmatic because it was difficult to interpret or understand. In the meeting, her enigmatic response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

ephemeral

adjective • Core

Meaning: lasting for a very short time

Synonyms: fleeting, transient

Antonyms: lasting, permanent

Examples: The editor described the argument as ephemeral because it was lasting for a very short time. In the meeting, her ephemeral response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

Memory trick: Think 'ephemeral story/status' → disappears quickly.

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equanimity

noun • Core

Meaning: calmness and composure in a difficult situation

Synonyms: composure, calmness

Antonyms: agitation, anxiety

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

Memory trick: EQUA = equal + animus = mind → an even, calm mind.