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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 139

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 “beatific”?

beatific • meaning

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

bellicose • synonym

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

benefactor • antonym

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

bifurcate • meaning

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

bilious • synonym

Learning content for Set 139

beatific

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: blissfully happy or serene

Synonyms: blissful, serene

Antonyms: miserable, agitated

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as beatific. In context, beatific suggests something that is blissfully happy or serene.

bellicose

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: demonstrating aggression or willingness to fight

Synonyms: belligerent, warlike

Antonyms: peaceful, conciliatory

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as bellicose. In context, bellicose suggests something that is demonstrating aggression or willingness to fight.

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benefactor

noun • Advanced

Meaning: a person who gives help, especially money

Synonyms: patron, donor

Antonyms: oppressor, debtor

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of benefactor. In this context, benefactor refers to a person who gives help, especially money.

bifurcate

verb • Advanced

Meaning: divide into two branches or parts

Synonyms: split, fork

Antonyms: unite, merge

Examples: The passage uses the verb “bifurcate” to describe an important action. Here, to bifurcate means to divide into two branches or parts.

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bilious

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: bad-tempered or unpleasant

Synonyms: irritable, peevish

Antonyms: cheerful, amiable

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as bilious. In context, bilious suggests something that is bad-tempered or unpleasant.