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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 178
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 178
foible
noun • Expert
Meaning: a minor weakness in character
Synonyms: weakness, quirk
Antonyms: strength, virtue
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of foible. In this context, foible refers to a minor weakness in character.
forestall
verb • Expert
Meaning: prevent or obstruct by acting in advance
Synonyms: preempt, prevent
Antonyms: allow, facilitate
Examples: The passage uses the verb “forestall” to describe an important action. Here, to forestall means to prevent or obstruct by acting in advance.
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fracas
noun • Expert
Meaning: a noisy disturbance or quarrel
Synonyms: brawl, altercation
Antonyms: peace, harmony
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of fracas. In this context, fracas refers to a noisy disturbance or quarrel.
frivolous
adjective • Expert
Meaning: not having serious purpose or value
Synonyms: trivial, flippant
Antonyms: serious, weighty
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as frivolous. In context, frivolous suggests something that is not having serious purpose or value.
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gambit
noun • Expert
Meaning: an action or remark intended to gain an advantage
Synonyms: maneuver, ploy
Antonyms: blunder, retreat
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of gambit. In this context, gambit refers to an action or remark intended to gain an advantage.