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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 145

Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.

Five-word quiz

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Q1. What is the closest meaning of “depose”?

depose • meaning

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

desecrate • synonym

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

deter • antonym

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

dissemble • meaning

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

docile • synonym

Learning content for Set 145

depose

verb • Advanced

Meaning: remove from office or testify under oath

Synonyms: oust, remove

Antonyms: install, appoint

Examples: The passage uses the verb “depose” to describe an important action. Here, to depose means to remove from office or testify under oath.

desecrate

verb • Advanced

Meaning: treat a sacred place or thing with disrespect

Synonyms: profane, violate

Antonyms: consecrate, sanctify

Examples: The passage uses the verb “desecrate” to describe an important action. Here, to desecrate means to treat a sacred place or thing with disrespect.

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deter

verb • Advanced

Meaning: discourage someone from doing something

Synonyms: discourage, prevent

Antonyms: encourage, induce

Examples: The passage uses the verb “deter” to describe an important action. Here, to deter means to discourage someone from doing something.

dissemble

verb • Advanced

Meaning: conceal true motives or feelings

Synonyms: pretend, disguise

Antonyms: reveal, admit

Examples: The passage uses the verb “dissemble” to describe an important action. Here, to dissemble means to conceal true motives or feelings.

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docile

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: ready to accept instruction or control

Synonyms: obedient, tractable

Antonyms: defiant, unruly

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as docile. In context, docile suggests something that is ready to accept instruction or control.