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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 125

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 “placid”?

placid • meaning

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

platitude • synonym

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

plethora • antonym

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

poignant • meaning

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

preclude • synonym

Learning content for Set 125

placid

adjective • Core

Meaning: calm and peaceful with little disturbance

Synonyms: tranquil, serene

Antonyms: agitated, stormy

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as placid. In context, placid suggests something that is calm and peaceful with little disturbance.

platitude

noun • Core

Meaning: a remark that is overused and lacks originality

Synonyms: cliche, banality

Antonyms: originality, insight

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of platitude. In this context, platitude refers to a remark that is overused and lacks originality.

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plethora

noun • Core

Meaning: a large or excessive amount

Synonyms: abundance, surfeit

Antonyms: paucity, scarcity

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of plethora. In this context, plethora refers to a large or excessive amount.

poignant

adjective • Core

Meaning: evoking a strong sense of sadness or regret

Synonyms: touching, moving

Antonyms: unemotional, bland

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as poignant. In context, poignant suggests something that is evoking a strong sense of sadness or regret.

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preclude

verb • Core

Meaning: prevent from happening or make impossible

Synonyms: prevent, bar

Antonyms: permit, enable

Examples: The passage uses the verb “preclude” to describe an important action. Here, to preclude means to prevent from happening or make impossible.