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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 40

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 “mundane”?

mundane • meaning

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

myopic • synonym

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

nebulous • antonym

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

nonchalant • meaning

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

nuance • synonym

Learning content for Set 40

mundane

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: ordinary and lacking interest

Synonyms: ordinary, prosaic

Antonyms: extraordinary, exciting

Examples: The editor described the argument as mundane because it was ordinary and lacking interest. In the meeting, her mundane response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

myopic

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: lacking imagination or long-term thinking

Synonyms: shortsighted, narrow

Antonyms: farsighted, broad-minded

Examples: The editor described the argument as myopic because it was lacking imagination or long-term thinking. In the meeting, her myopic response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

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nebulous

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: unclear, vague, or ill-defined

Synonyms: vague, unclear

Antonyms: clear, definite

Examples: The editor described the argument as nebulous because it was unclear, vague, or ill-defined. In the meeting, her nebulous response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

nonchalant

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: appearing casually calm and unconcerned

Synonyms: unconcerned, casual

Antonyms: anxious, concerned

Examples: The editor described the argument as nonchalant because it was appearing casually calm and unconcerned. In the meeting, her nonchalant response immediately changed how the team viewed the issue.

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nuance

noun • Advanced

Meaning: a subtle difference in meaning or expression

Synonyms: subtlety, shade

Antonyms: bluntness, obviousness

Examples: The article discusses the nuance surrounding the decision in a clear, balanced way. His response revealed a nuance that the interview panel had not expected.