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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 50

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 “reticent”?

reticent • meaning

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

revere • synonym

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

rhetoric • antonym

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

sagacious • meaning

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

salient • synonym

Learning content for Set 50

reticent

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: not revealing thoughts or feelings readily

Synonyms: reserved, taciturn

Antonyms: outspoken, forthcoming

Examples: The editor described the argument as reticent because it was not revealing thoughts or feelings readily. In the meeting, her reticent response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

Memory trick: Think 'retain' your words → unwilling to speak freely.

revere

verb • Advanced

Meaning: feel deep respect or admiration for

Synonyms: venerate, honour

Antonyms: despise, scorn

Examples: The new evidence could revere the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to revere a problem rather than ignore it.

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rhetoric

noun • Advanced

Meaning: language designed to persuade or impress

Synonyms: oratory, discourse

Antonyms: plain speech, silence

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

sagacious

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: having good judgment and wisdom

Synonyms: wise, shrewd

Antonyms: foolish, naive

Examples: The editor described the argument as sagacious because it was having good judgment and wisdom. In the meeting, her sagacious response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

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salient

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: most noticeable or important

Synonyms: prominent, notable

Antonyms: insignificant, obscure

Examples: The editor described the argument as salient because it was most noticeable or important. In the meeting, her salient response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

Memory trick: Think 'salient point' → the point that stands out.