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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 195
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 195
begrudging
adjective • Expert
Meaning: given reluctantly or resentfully
Synonyms: reluctant, resentful
Antonyms: willing, generous
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as begrudging. In context, begrudging suggests something that is given reluctantly or resentfully.
benediction
noun • Expert
Meaning: a blessing or expression of good wishes
Synonyms: blessing, approval
Antonyms: curse, condemnation
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of benediction. In this context, benediction refers to a blessing or expression of good wishes.
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bombast
noun • Expert
Meaning: high-sounding language with little meaning
Synonyms: grandiloquence, fustian
Antonyms: plainness, simplicity
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of bombast. In this context, bombast refers to high-sounding language with little meaning.
breviloquent
adjective • Expert
Meaning: using few words
Synonyms: concise, laconic
Antonyms: verbose, wordy
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as breviloquent. In context, breviloquent suggests something that is using few words.
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capriciousness
noun • Expert
Meaning: tendency to change suddenly and unpredictably
Synonyms: fickleness, whim
Antonyms: consistency, steadiness
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of capriciousness. In this context, capriciousness refers to tendency to change suddenly and unpredictably.