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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 36

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 “innocuous”?

innocuous • meaning

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

insidious • synonym

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

intrepid • antonym

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

intransigent • meaning

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

intrinsic • synonym

Learning content for Set 36

innocuous

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: not harmful or offensive

Synonyms: harmless, inoffensive

Antonyms: harmful, dangerous

Examples: The editor described the argument as innocuous because it was not harmful or offensive. In the meeting, her innocuous response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

Memory trick: Sounds like 'innocent' → harmless.

insidious

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: proceeding gradually but with harmful effects

Synonyms: subtle, treacherous

Antonyms: obvious, benign

Examples: The editor described the argument as insidious because it was proceeding gradually but with harmful effects. In the meeting, her insidious response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

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intrepid

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: fearless and adventurous

Synonyms: fearless, bold

Antonyms: timid, fearful

Examples: The editor described the argument as intrepid because it was fearless and adventurous. In the meeting, her intrepid response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

intransigent

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: unwilling to change one's views or agree

Synonyms: unyielding, obstinate

Antonyms: flexible, accommodating

Examples: The editor described the argument as intransigent because it was unwilling to change one's views or agree. In the meeting, her intransigent response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

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intrinsic

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: belonging naturally and essentially

Synonyms: inherent, essential

Antonyms: extrinsic, external

Examples: The editor described the argument as intrinsic because it was belonging naturally and essentially. In the meeting, her intrinsic response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

Memory trick: IN = within → belonging naturally from within.