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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 25
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 25
equivocal
adjective • Core
Meaning: ambiguous or open to more than one interpretation
Synonyms: ambiguous, uncertain
Antonyms: clear, unequivocal
Examples: The editor described the argument as equivocal because it was ambiguous or open to more than one interpretation. In the meeting, her equivocal response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
eradicate
verb • Core
Meaning: destroy completely
Synonyms: eliminate, extirpate
Antonyms: preserve, cultivate
Examples: The new evidence could eradicate the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to eradicate a problem rather than ignore it.
Memory trick: RADIX = root → pull something out by the roots.
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erudite
adjective • Core
Meaning: having or showing great knowledge
Synonyms: learned, scholarly
Antonyms: ignorant, uneducated
Examples: The editor described the argument as erudite because it was having or showing great knowledge. In the meeting, her erudite response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
esoteric
adjective • Core
Meaning: intended for or understood by a small specialized group
Synonyms: arcane, recondite
Antonyms: common, accessible
Examples: The editor described the argument as esoteric because it was intended for or understood by a small specialized group. In the meeting, her esoteric response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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euphemism
noun • Core
Meaning: a mild expression substituted for a harsh one
Synonyms: softened expression, circumlocution
Antonyms: bluntness, dysphemism
Examples: The article discusses the euphemism surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed an euphemism that the interview panel had not expected.
Memory trick: EU = good + PHEME = speech → a softer/good-sounding expression.