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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 72
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 72
opprobrium
noun • Expert
Meaning: harsh public criticism or disgrace
Synonyms: condemnation, disgrace
Antonyms: praise, honour
Examples: The article discusses the opprobrium surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed an opprobrium that the interview panel had not expected.
panacea
noun • Expert
Meaning: a supposed remedy for all problems
Synonyms: cure-all, remedy
Antonyms: problem, affliction
Examples: The article discusses the panacea surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a panacea that the interview panel had not expected.
Memory trick: Pan = all → supposed cure for all problems.
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pejorative
adjective • Expert
Meaning: expressing contempt or disapproval
Synonyms: derogatory, disparaging
Antonyms: complimentary, approving
Examples: The editor described the argument as pejorative because it was expressing contempt or disapproval. In the meeting, her pejorative response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
pellucid
adjective • Expert
Meaning: transparently clear in style or meaning
Synonyms: lucid, clear
Antonyms: obscure, opaque
Examples: The editor described the argument as pellucid because it was transparently clear in style or meaning. In the meeting, her pellucid response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
Memory trick: LUC = light → crystal clear.
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penchant
noun • Expert
Meaning: a strong or habitual liking
Synonyms: predilection, inclination
Antonyms: aversion, dislike
Examples: The article discusses the penchant surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a penchant that the interview panel had not expected.
Memory trick: Think 'penCHANT' = a repeated inclination/liking.