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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 117
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 117
lucubration
noun • Core
Meaning: a laborious or scholarly piece of writing
Synonyms: study, disquisition
Antonyms: improvisation, casualness
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of lucubration. In this context, lucubration refers to a laborious or scholarly piece of writing.
lugubrious
adjective • Core
Meaning: looking or sounding sad and gloomy
Synonyms: mournful, dismal
Antonyms: cheerful, buoyant
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as lugubrious. In context, lugubrious suggests something that is looking or sounding sad and gloomy.
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magnate
noun • Core
Meaning: a wealthy and influential businessperson
Synonyms: tycoon, mogul
Antonyms: subordinate, worker
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of magnate. In this context, magnate refers to a wealthy and influential businessperson.
maladroit
adjective • Core
Meaning: clumsy or tactless
Synonyms: awkward, inept
Antonyms: adroit, skilful
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as maladroit. In context, maladroit suggests something that is clumsy or tactless.
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malcontent
noun • Core
Meaning: a person dissatisfied with existing conditions
Synonyms: dissenter, complainer
Antonyms: supporter, contented person
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of malcontent. In this context, malcontent refers to a person dissatisfied with existing conditions.