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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 80
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 80
nadir
noun • Expert
Meaning: the lowest point
Synonyms: bottom, low point
Antonyms: zenith, peak
Examples: The article discusses the nadir surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a nadir that the interview panel had not expected.
Memory trick: Opposite of zenith → lowest point.
obloquy
noun • Expert
Meaning: strong public criticism or abuse
Synonyms: censure, vilification
Antonyms: praise, acclaim
Examples: The article discusses the obloquy surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed an obloquy that the interview panel had not expected.
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paucity
noun • Expert
Meaning: the presence of something in very small quantity
Synonyms: scarcity, dearth
Antonyms: abundance, plenty
Examples: The article discusses the paucity surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a paucity that the interview panel had not expected.
Memory trick: PAUCI = few → too little.
proscribe
verb • Expert
Meaning: forbid or prohibit
Synonyms: ban, outlaw
Antonyms: permit, allow
Examples: The new evidence could proscribe the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to proscribe a problem rather than ignore it.
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quixotic
adjective • Expert
Meaning: extremely idealistic and unrealistic
Synonyms: romantic, impractical
Antonyms: pragmatic, realistic
Examples: The editor described the argument as quixotic because it was extremely idealistic and unrealistic. In the meeting, her quixotic response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
Memory trick: From Don Quixote → idealistic but unrealistic.