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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 45
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 45
precipitate
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: cause an event to happen suddenly or prematurely
Synonyms: hasty, rash
Antonyms: deliberate, cautious
Examples: The new evidence could precipitate the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to precipitate a problem rather than ignore it.
precocious
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: developing abilities earlier than usual
Synonyms: advanced, early-developing
Antonyms: delayed, immature
Examples: The editor described the argument as precocious because it was developing abilities earlier than usual. In the meeting, her precocious response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
Memory trick: PRE = early → abilities appearing early.
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predilection
noun • Advanced
Meaning: a preference or special liking
Synonyms: preference, penchant
Antonyms: aversion, dislike
Examples: The article discusses the predilection surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a predilection that the interview panel had not expected.
presumptuous
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: failing to observe limits of what is appropriate
Synonyms: overconfident, forward
Antonyms: modest, reserved
Examples: The editor described the argument as presumptuous because it was failing to observe limits of what is appropriate. In the meeting, her presumptuous response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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prevaricate
verb • Advanced
Meaning: speak or act evasively instead of telling the truth
Synonyms: equivocate, evade
Antonyms: answer plainly, be candid
Examples: The new evidence could prevaricate the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to prevaricate a problem rather than ignore it.
Memory trick: Think 'vary the facts' → avoid telling the truth directly.