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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 96

Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.

Five-word quiz

First submitted answer decides the point. You can review every word after submitting.

Q1. What is the closest meaning of “avid”?

avid • meaning

Q2. Which option is closest in meaning to “axiom”?

axiom • synonym

Q3. Which option is closest to the opposite of “baffle”?

baffle • antonym

Q4. What is the closest meaning of “banish”?

banish • meaning

Q5. Which option is closest in meaning to “baroque”?

baroque • synonym

Learning content for Set 96

avid

adjective • Core

Meaning: having a keen interest or enthusiasm

Synonyms: eager, enthusiastic

Antonyms: apathetic, indifferent

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as avid. In context, avid suggests something that is having a keen interest or enthusiasm.

axiom

noun • Core

Meaning: a statement accepted as self-evidently true

Synonyms: principle, maxim

Antonyms: falsehood, doubt

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of axiom. In this context, axiom refers to a statement accepted as self-evidently true.

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baffle

verb • Core

Meaning: confuse or perplex completely

Synonyms: bewilder, confound

Antonyms: clarify, explain

Examples: The passage uses the verb “baffle” to describe an important action. Here, to baffle means to confuse or perplex completely.

banish

verb • Core

Meaning: send away or get rid of

Synonyms: expel, exile

Antonyms: welcome, retain

Examples: The passage uses the verb “banish” to describe an important action. Here, to banish means to send away or get rid of.

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baroque

adjective • Core

Meaning: highly ornate, elaborate, or extravagant

Synonyms: ornate, florid

Antonyms: plain, simple

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as baroque. In context, baroque suggests something that is highly ornate, elaborate, or extravagant.