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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 58
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 58
antipathy
noun • Advanced
Meaning: a deep-seated feeling of dislike
Synonyms: aversion, hostility
Antonyms: affection, liking
Examples: The article discusses the antipathy surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed an antipathy that the interview panel had not expected.
Memory trick: ANTI = against + PATHY = feeling → strong dislike.
apocryphal
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: of doubtful authenticity though widely believed
Synonyms: dubious, unverified
Antonyms: authentic, verified
Examples: The editor described the argument as apocryphal because it was of doubtful authenticity though widely believed. In the meeting, her apocryphal response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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apposite
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: apt and highly relevant
Synonyms: pertinent, appropriate
Antonyms: irrelevant, inapt
Examples: The editor described the argument as apposite because it was apt and highly relevant. In the meeting, her apposite response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
assuage
verb • Advanced
Meaning: make an unpleasant feeling less intense
Synonyms: soothe, alleviate
Antonyms: intensify, aggravate
Examples: The new evidence could assuage the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to assuage a problem rather than ignore it.
Memory trick: Think 'a soothing massage' → reduce pain/anxiety.
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atavistic
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: relating to a return to ancient or ancestral traits
Synonyms: primitive, throwback
Antonyms: modern, progressive
Examples: The editor described the argument as atavistic because it was relating to a return to ancient or ancestral traits. In the meeting, her atavistic response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.