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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 22

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 “disparate”?

disparate • meaning

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

dispassionate • synonym

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

disseminate • antonym

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

dogmatic • meaning

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

dubious • synonym

Learning content for Set 22

disparate

adjective • Core

Meaning: essentially different in kind

Synonyms: different, dissimilar

Antonyms: similar, homogeneous

Examples: The editor described the argument as disparate because it was essentially different in kind. In the meeting, her disparate response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

dispassionate

adjective • Core

Meaning: not influenced by strong emotion

Synonyms: objective, impartial

Antonyms: passionate, biased

Examples: The editor described the argument as dispassionate because it was not influenced by strong emotion. In the meeting, her dispassionate response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

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disseminate

verb • Core

Meaning: spread information widely

Synonyms: spread, circulate

Antonyms: withhold, conceal

Examples: The new evidence could disseminate the committee's earlier position. Good leaders know when to disseminate a problem rather than ignore it.

Memory trick: SEMIN = seed → scatter information like seeds.

dogmatic

adjective • Core

Meaning: inclined to state opinions as unquestionable facts

Synonyms: doctrinaire, inflexible

Antonyms: open-minded, flexible

Examples: The editor described the argument as dogmatic because it was inclined to state opinions as unquestionable facts. In the meeting, her dogmatic response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

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dubious

adjective • Core

Meaning: hesitating or doubtful

Synonyms: doubtful, questionable

Antonyms: certain, credible

Examples: The editor described the argument as dubious because it was hesitating or doubtful. In the meeting, her dubious response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.