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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 157
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 157
indigent
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: poor or needy
Synonyms: impoverished, destitute
Antonyms: wealthy, affluent
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as indigent. In context, indigent suggests something that is poor or needy.
lambaste
verb • Advanced
Meaning: criticize harshly
Synonyms: berate, castigate
Antonyms: praise, commend
Examples: The passage uses the verb “lambaste” to describe an important action. Here, to lambaste means to criticize harshly.
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maudlin
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: overly sentimental or emotional
Synonyms: sentimental, tearful
Antonyms: unsentimental, stoic
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as maudlin. In context, maudlin suggests something that is overly sentimental or emotional.
mordant
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: sharply sarcastic or critical
Synonyms: caustic, biting
Antonyms: gentle, complimentary
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as mordant. In context, mordant suggests something that is sharply sarcastic or critical.
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nonplussed
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: surprised and confused about how to react
Synonyms: perplexed, baffled
Antonyms: composed, certain
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as nonplussed. In context, nonplussed suggests something that is surprised and confused about how to react.