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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 179
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 179
germinal
adjective • Expert
Meaning: in an early stage of development
Synonyms: embryonic, nascent
Antonyms: mature, developed
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as germinal. In context, germinal suggests something that is in an early stage of development.
gloat
verb • Expert
Meaning: show smug satisfaction over another's misfortune
Synonyms: smirk, exult
Antonyms: sympathize, commiserate
Examples: The passage uses the verb “gloat” to describe an important action. Here, to gloat means to show smug satisfaction over another's misfortune.
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grandiose
adjective • Expert
Meaning: impressive in appearance but excessively ambitious or pompous
Synonyms: pompous, overblown
Antonyms: modest, humble
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as grandiose. In context, grandiose suggests something that is impressive in appearance but excessively ambitious or pompous.
grievous
adjective • Expert
Meaning: very severe or serious
Synonyms: grave, serious
Antonyms: minor, trivial
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as grievous. In context, grievous suggests something that is very severe or serious.
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hapless
adjective • Expert
Meaning: unfortunate and unlucky
Synonyms: unlucky, ill-fated
Antonyms: fortunate, lucky
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as hapless. In context, hapless suggests something that is unfortunate and unlucky.