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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 53
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 53
taciturn
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: reserved or saying little
Synonyms: reserved, laconic
Antonyms: talkative, garrulous
Examples: The editor described the argument as taciturn because it was reserved or saying little. In the meeting, her taciturn response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
tenacious
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: persistent and determined
Synonyms: persistent, determined
Antonyms: wavering, weak
Examples: The editor described the argument as tenacious because it was persistent and determined. In the meeting, her tenacious response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
Memory trick: Think 'tenacity' → holding on firmly.
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tenuous
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: very weak, slight, or insubstantial
Synonyms: weak, slender
Antonyms: strong, substantial
Examples: The editor described the argument as tenuous because it was very weak, slight, or insubstantial. In the meeting, her tenuous response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
tirade
noun • Advanced
Meaning: a long, angry speech of criticism
Synonyms: diatribe, harangue
Antonyms: praise, tribute
Examples: The article discusses the tirade surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a tirade that the interview panel had not expected.
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transient
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: lasting only for a short time
Synonyms: temporary, fleeting
Antonyms: permanent, lasting
Examples: The editor described the argument as transient because it was lasting only for a short time. In the meeting, her transient response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.