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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 166
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 166
bromide
noun • Advanced
Meaning: a trite or unoriginal remark
Synonyms: platitude, cliche
Antonyms: insight, originality
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of bromide. In this context, bromide refers to a trite or unoriginal remark.
cadaverous
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: pale, thin, and resembling a corpse
Synonyms: gaunt, haggard
Antonyms: healthy, robust
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as cadaverous. In context, cadaverous suggests something that is pale, thin, and resembling a corpse.
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calamitous
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: involving disaster or great damage
Synonyms: disastrous, catastrophic
Antonyms: fortunate, beneficial
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as calamitous. In context, calamitous suggests something that is involving disaster or great damage.
capacious
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: having a lot of space inside
Synonyms: roomy, spacious
Antonyms: cramped, small
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as capacious. In context, capacious suggests something that is having a lot of space inside.
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caprice
noun • Advanced
Meaning: a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behaviour
Synonyms: whim, fancy
Antonyms: consistency, plan
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of caprice. In this context, caprice refers to a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behaviour.