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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 59
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 59
attenuate
verb • Advanced
Meaning: reduce the force or effect of
Synonyms: weaken, diminish
Antonyms: strengthen, intensify
Examples: The new evidence could attenuate the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to attenuate a problem rather than ignore it.
axiomatic
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: self-evident or unquestionable
Synonyms: obvious, self-evident
Antonyms: debatable, uncertain
Examples: The editor described the argument as axiomatic because it was self-evident or unquestionable. In the meeting, her axiomatic response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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baleful
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: threatening harm or having a harmful influence
Synonyms: menacing, malignant
Antonyms: benign, helpful
Examples: The editor described the argument as baleful because it was threatening harm or having a harmful influence. In the meeting, her baleful response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
burgeon
verb • Advanced
Meaning: begin to grow or increase rapidly
Synonyms: flourish, expand
Antonyms: shrink, decline
Examples: The new evidence could burgeon the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to burgeon a problem rather than ignore it.
Memory trick: Think 'buds burgeon' → grow rapidly.
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calumny
noun • Advanced
Meaning: a false statement intended to damage a reputation
Synonyms: slander, defamation
Antonyms: praise, vindication
Examples: The article discusses the calumny surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a calumny that the interview panel had not expected.