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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 37
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 37
intuitive
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: based on instinctive understanding rather than conscious reasoning
Synonyms: instinctive, natural
Antonyms: reasoned, deliberate
Examples: The editor described the argument as intuitive because it was based on instinctive understanding rather than conscious reasoning. In the meeting, her intuitive response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
inveterate
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: having a long-established habit unlikely to change
Synonyms: habitual, chronic
Antonyms: occasional, reformed
Examples: The editor described the argument as inveterate because it was having a long-established habit unlikely to change. In the meeting, her inveterate response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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irascible
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: easily angered
Synonyms: irritable, hot-tempered
Antonyms: placid, calm
Examples: The editor described the argument as irascible because it was easily angered. In the meeting, her irascible response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
ironic
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: using or characterized by a contrast between expectation and reality
Synonyms: wry, paradoxical
Antonyms: literal, straightforward
Examples: The editor described the argument as ironic because it was using or characterized by a contrast between expectation and reality. In the meeting, her ironic response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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judicious
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: showing good judgment
Synonyms: wise, prudent
Antonyms: foolish, reckless
Examples: The editor described the argument as judicious because it was showing good judgment. In the meeting, her judicious response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.