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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 57
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 57
adverse
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: preventing success or development
Synonyms: unfavourable, hostile
Antonyms: favourable, beneficial
Examples: The editor described the argument as adverse because it was preventing success or development. In the meeting, her adverse response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
albeit
conjunction • Advanced
Meaning: although
Synonyms: though, even though
Antonyms: because, therefore
Examples: The proposal was accepted, albeit with several important conditions. She continued with the plan, albeit more cautiously than before.
Memory trick: Simply remember: albeit = although.
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allegory
noun • Advanced
Meaning: a story or image with a hidden moral or political meaning
Synonyms: parable, symbolism
Antonyms: literalism, fact
Examples: The article discusses the allegory surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed an allegory that the interview panel had not expected.
amalgamate
verb • Advanced
Meaning: combine or unite into one
Synonyms: merge, combine
Antonyms: separate, divide
Examples: The new evidence could amalgamate the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to amalgamate a problem rather than ignore it.
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ambit
noun • Advanced
Meaning: the scope or range of something
Synonyms: scope, range
Antonyms: limit, restriction
Examples: The article discusses the ambit surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed an ambit that the interview panel had not expected.