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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 78
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
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desultory
adjective • Expert
Meaning: lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
Synonyms: aimless, random
Antonyms: systematic, focused
Examples: The editor described the argument as desultory because it was lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm. In the meeting, her desultory response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
encomium
noun • Expert
Meaning: a speech or piece of writing that praises highly
Synonyms: tribute, eulogy
Antonyms: criticism, denunciation
Examples: The article discusses the encomium surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed an encomium that the interview panel had not expected.
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excoriate
verb • Expert
Meaning: criticize someone severely
Synonyms: castigate, denounce
Antonyms: praise, applaud
Examples: The new evidence could excoriate the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to excoriate a problem rather than ignore it.
fulsome
adjective • Expert
Meaning: excessive and insincere, especially in praise
Synonyms: gushing, overdone
Antonyms: restrained, sincere
Examples: The editor described the argument as fulsome because it was excessive and insincere, especially in praise. In the meeting, her fulsome response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
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germane
adjective • Expert
Meaning: relevant to a subject under consideration
Synonyms: pertinent, relevant
Antonyms: irrelevant, extraneous
Examples: The editor described the argument as germane because it was relevant to a subject under consideration. In the meeting, her germane response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.