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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 109
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 109
hiatus
noun • Core
Meaning: a pause or gap in a sequence
Synonyms: break, interval
Antonyms: continuity, continuation
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of hiatus. In this context, hiatus refers to a pause or gap in a sequence.
Memory trick: A hiatus is a gap or break.
homage
noun • Core
Meaning: special honour or respect shown publicly
Synonyms: tribute, respect
Antonyms: insult, disrespect
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of homage. In this context, homage refers to special honour or respect shown publicly.
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hyperbole
noun • Core
Meaning: deliberate exaggeration for effect
Synonyms: exaggeration, overstatement
Antonyms: understatement, literalness
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of hyperbole. In this context, hyperbole refers to deliberate exaggeration for effect.
idealistic
adjective • Core
Meaning: guided by ideals rather than practical considerations
Synonyms: visionary, utopian
Antonyms: pragmatic, cynical
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as idealistic. In context, idealistic suggests something that is guided by ideals rather than practical considerations.
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ignominious
adjective • Core
Meaning: deserving or causing public shame
Synonyms: disgraceful, humiliating
Antonyms: honourable, glorious
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as ignominious. In context, ignominious suggests something that is deserving or causing public shame.