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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 106
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 106
diffuse
verb • Core
Meaning: spread over a wide area or among many people
Synonyms: disperse, spread
Antonyms: concentrate, collect
Examples: The passage uses the verb “diffuse” to describe an important action. Here, to diffuse means to spread over a wide area or among many people.
dilettante
noun • Core
Meaning: person with superficial interest in an art or subject
Synonyms: amateur, dabbler
Antonyms: expert, professional
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of dilettante. In this context, dilettante refers to person with superficial interest in an art or subject.
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discredit
verb • Core
Meaning: harm the reputation or credibility of
Synonyms: disgrace, invalidate
Antonyms: vindicate, enhance
Examples: The passage uses the verb “discredit” to describe an important action. Here, to discredit means to harm the reputation or credibility of.
doctrinaire
adjective • Core
Meaning: rigidly devoted to a theory without regard to practicality
Synonyms: dogmatic, inflexible
Antonyms: pragmatic, flexible
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as doctrinaire. In context, doctrinaire suggests something that is rigidly devoted to a theory without regard to practicality.
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dormant
adjective • Core
Meaning: temporarily inactive
Synonyms: inactive, latent
Antonyms: active, awake
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as dormant. In context, dormant suggests something that is temporarily inactive.