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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 170
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 170
cosset
verb • Advanced
Meaning: care for and protect excessively
Synonyms: pamper, indulge
Antonyms: neglect, harden
Examples: The passage uses the verb “cosset” to describe an important action. Here, to cosset means to care for and protect excessively.
countermand
verb • Advanced
Meaning: revoke or cancel an order
Synonyms: cancel, rescind
Antonyms: confirm, authorize
Examples: The passage uses the verb “countermand” to describe an important action. Here, to countermand means to revoke or cancel an order.
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craven
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: cowardly and lacking courage
Synonyms: cowardly, timid
Antonyms: brave, intrepid
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as craven. In context, craven suggests something that is cowardly and lacking courage.
credulity
noun • Advanced
Meaning: a tendency to believe too readily
Synonyms: gullibility, naivety
Antonyms: skepticism, doubt
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of credulity. In this context, credulity refers to a tendency to believe too readily.
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cupidity
noun • Advanced
Meaning: greed for money or possessions
Synonyms: avarice, greed
Antonyms: generosity, contentment
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of cupidity. In this context, cupidity refers to greed for money or possessions.