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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 30

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 “harangue”?

harangue • meaning

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

hedonistic • synonym

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

heresy • antonym

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

homogeneous • meaning

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

hypocrisy • synonym

Learning content for Set 30

harangue

noun • Core

Meaning: a lengthy and aggressive speech

Synonyms: tirade, diatribe

Antonyms: praise, tribute

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

hedonistic

adjective • Core

Meaning: devoted to the pursuit of pleasure

Synonyms: pleasure-seeking, self-indulgent

Antonyms: ascetic, abstemious

Examples: The editor described the argument as hedonistic because it was devoted to the pursuit of pleasure. In the meeting, her hedonistic response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

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heresy

noun • Core

Meaning: an opinion contrary to established beliefs

Synonyms: unorthodoxy, dissent

Antonyms: orthodoxy, conformity

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

homogeneous

adjective • Core

Meaning: of the same or similar kind throughout

Synonyms: uniform, similar

Antonyms: diverse, heterogeneous

Examples: The editor described the argument as homogeneous because it was of the same or similar kind throughout. In the meeting, her homogeneous response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

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hypocrisy

noun • Core

Meaning: claiming moral standards that one's behaviour does not follow

Synonyms: insincerity, duplicity

Antonyms: sincerity, integrity

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