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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 107

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 “duplicity”?

duplicity • meaning

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

entrenched • synonym

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

erratic • antonym

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

extemporaneous • meaning

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

fecund • synonym

Learning content for Set 107

duplicity

noun • Core

Meaning: deceitfulness; double-dealing

Synonyms: deceit, dishonesty

Antonyms: honesty, integrity

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of duplicity. In this context, duplicity refers to deceitfulness; double-dealing.

entrenched

adjective • Core

Meaning: firmly established and difficult to change

Synonyms: ingrained, established

Antonyms: temporary, flexible

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as entrenched. In context, entrenched suggests something that is firmly established and difficult to change.

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erratic

adjective • Core

Meaning: unpredictable and inconsistent

Synonyms: irregular, unpredictable

Antonyms: steady, consistent

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as erratic. In context, erratic suggests something that is unpredictable and inconsistent.

extemporaneous

adjective • Core

Meaning: spoken or done without preparation

Synonyms: impromptu, spontaneous

Antonyms: prepared, rehearsed

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as extemporaneous. In context, extemporaneous suggests something that is spoken or done without preparation.

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fecund

adjective • Core

Meaning: fertile or capable of producing abundantly

Synonyms: fertile, productive

Antonyms: barren, sterile

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as fecund. In context, fecund suggests something that is fertile or capable of producing abundantly.