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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 73
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 73
penurious
adjective • Expert
Meaning: extremely poor or unwilling to spend money
Synonyms: impecunious, stingy
Antonyms: wealthy, generous
Examples: The editor described the argument as penurious because it was extremely poor or unwilling to spend money. In the meeting, her penurious response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
peremptory
adjective • Expert
Meaning: insisting on immediate obedience
Synonyms: imperious, commanding
Antonyms: deferential, hesitant
Examples: The editor described the argument as peremptory because it was insisting on immediate obedience. In the meeting, her peremptory response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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perspicacious
adjective • Expert
Meaning: having a ready insight into things
Synonyms: perceptive, astute
Antonyms: obtuse, undiscerning
Examples: The editor described the argument as perspicacious because it was having a ready insight into things. In the meeting, her perspicacious response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
Memory trick: Think 'perspective + acute' → sharp insight.
polemic
noun • Expert
Meaning: a strong verbal or written attack on a belief
Synonyms: diatribe, controversy
Antonyms: agreement, tribute
Examples: The article discusses the polemic surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a polemic that the interview panel had not expected.
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profligate
adjective • Expert
Meaning: recklessly extravagant or wasteful
Synonyms: wasteful, dissolute
Antonyms: frugal, restrained
Examples: The editor described the argument as profligate because it was recklessly extravagant or wasteful. In the meeting, her profligate response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.