Daily Practice → Vocab → Vocabulary Set

MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 54

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 “trenchant”?

trenchant • meaning

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

trivial • synonym

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

ubiquitous • antonym

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

unassailable • meaning

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

vacillate • synonym

Learning content for Set 54

trenchant

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: vigorous, effective, and sharply expressed

Synonyms: incisive, forceful

Antonyms: blunt, weak

Examples: The editor described the argument as trenchant because it was vigorous, effective, and sharply expressed. In the meeting, her trenchant response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

trivial

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: of little value or importance

Synonyms: minor, insignificant

Antonyms: important, substantial

Examples: The editor described the argument as trivial because it was of little value or importance. In the meeting, her trivial response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

Preparing for CAT? See where you actually stand.

ubiquitous

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: present or found everywhere

Synonyms: omnipresent, widespread

Antonyms: rare, scarce

Examples: The editor described the argument as ubiquitous because it was present or found everywhere. In the meeting, her ubiquitous response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

Memory trick: Think 'Uber everywhere' → present everywhere.

unassailable

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated

Synonyms: indisputable, invulnerable

Antonyms: vulnerable, questionable

Examples: The editor described the argument as unassailable because it was unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated. In the meeting, her unassailable response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

Learning words is useful. Knowing how you perform under pressure matters more.

vacillate

verb • Advanced

Meaning: alternate between different opinions or actions

Synonyms: waver, oscillate

Antonyms: decide, persist

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

Memory trick: Think 'vacillating voter' → keeps switching.