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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 38
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 38
laconic
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: using very few words
Synonyms: terse, concise
Antonyms: verbose, wordy
Examples: The editor described the argument as laconic because it was using very few words. In the meeting, her laconic response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
Memory trick: Think of Laconians/Spartans, famous for brief speech.
laudable
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: deserving praise
Synonyms: commendable, praiseworthy
Antonyms: blameworthy, reprehensible
Examples: The editor described the argument as laudable because it was deserving praise. In the meeting, her laudable response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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lucid
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: clear and easy to understand
Synonyms: clear, intelligible
Antonyms: obscure, confusing
Examples: The editor described the argument as lucid because it was clear and easy to understand. In the meeting, her lucid response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
Memory trick: LUC = light → clear enough to 'see'.
magnanimous
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival
Synonyms: generous, noble
Antonyms: petty, vindictive
Examples: The editor described the argument as magnanimous because it was generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival. In the meeting, her magnanimous response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
Memory trick: MAGNA = great + ANIMUS = spirit → great-hearted.
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malevolent
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: having a wish to do evil to others
Synonyms: malicious, hostile
Antonyms: benevolent, kind
Examples: The editor described the argument as malevolent because it was having a wish to do evil to others. In the meeting, her malevolent response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.