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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 81
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 81
soporific
adjective • Expert
Meaning: tending to induce sleep
Synonyms: sleep-inducing, drowsy
Antonyms: stimulating, invigorating
Examples: The editor described the argument as soporific because it was tending to induce sleep. In the meeting, her soporific response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
sycophant
noun • Expert
Meaning: a person who flatters powerful people for advantage
Synonyms: toady, flatterer
Antonyms: critic, independent
Examples: The article discusses the sycophant surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a sycophant that the interview panel had not expected.
Memory trick: Think 'sick-o-fan' → an unhealthy flatterer of the powerful.
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vacuous
adjective • Expert
Meaning: showing lack of thought or intelligence
Synonyms: empty, inane
Antonyms: thoughtful, intelligent
Examples: The editor described the argument as vacuous because it was showing lack of thought or intelligence. In the meeting, her vacuous response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
vociferous
adjective • Expert
Meaning: expressing opinions loudly and forcefully
Synonyms: clamorous, vehement
Antonyms: quiet, subdued
Examples: The editor described the argument as vociferous because it was expressing opinions loudly and forcefully. In the meeting, her vociferous response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.
Memory trick: VOICE → loud and forceful.
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winsome
adjective • Expert
Meaning: attractive or appealing in a fresh way
Synonyms: charming, engaging
Antonyms: unappealing, repellent
Examples: The editor described the argument as winsome because it was attractive or appealing in a fresh way. In the meeting, her winsome response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.