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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 138
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 138
adjudicate
verb • Advanced
Meaning: make a formal judgment on a dispute
Synonyms: judge, arbitrate
Antonyms: ignore, defer
Examples: The passage uses the verb “adjudicate” to describe an important action. Here, to adjudicate means to make a formal judgment on a dispute.
allay
verb • Advanced
Meaning: reduce fear, doubt, or pain
Synonyms: soothe, relieve
Antonyms: aggravate, intensify
Examples: The passage uses the verb “allay” to describe an important action. Here, to allay means to reduce fear, doubt, or pain.
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anodyne
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: unlikely to offend or cause disagreement; soothing
Synonyms: inoffensive, soothing
Antonyms: provocative, harsh
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as anodyne. In context, anodyne suggests something that is unlikely to offend or cause disagreement; soothing.
archetype
noun • Advanced
Meaning: a typical or original model of something
Synonyms: prototype, model
Antonyms: deviation, anomaly
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of archetype. In this context, archetype refers to a typical or original model of something.
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assiduity
noun • Advanced
Meaning: constant or close attention to a task
Synonyms: diligence, industry
Antonyms: idleness, neglect
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of assiduity. In this context, assiduity refers to constant or close attention to a task.