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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 182

Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.

Five-word quiz

First submitted answer decides the point. You can review every word after submitting.

Q1. What is the closest meaning of “irksome”?

irksome • meaning

Q2. Which option is closest in meaning to “jettison”?

jettison • synonym

Q3. Which option is closest to the opposite of “lachrymose”?

lachrymose • antonym

Q4. What is the closest meaning of “legerdemain”?

legerdemain • meaning

Q5. Which option is closest in meaning to “lissome”?

lissome • synonym

Learning content for Set 182

irksome

adjective • Expert

Meaning: annoying or tedious

Synonyms: tiresome, vexing

Antonyms: pleasant, enjoyable

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as irksome. In context, irksome suggests something that is annoying or tedious.

jettison

verb • Expert

Meaning: discard or abandon something no longer wanted

Synonyms: discard, dump

Antonyms: retain, keep

Examples: The passage uses the verb “jettison” to describe an important action. Here, to jettison means to discard or abandon something no longer wanted.

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lachrymose

adjective • Expert

Meaning: tearful or given to weeping

Synonyms: weepy, mournful

Antonyms: cheerful, dry-eyed

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as lachrymose. In context, lachrymose suggests something that is tearful or given to weeping.

legerdemain

noun • Expert

Meaning: skilful deception or sleight of hand

Synonyms: trickery, deception

Antonyms: honesty, openness

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of legerdemain. In this context, legerdemain refers to skilful deception or sleight of hand.

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lissome

adjective • Expert

Meaning: thin, flexible, and graceful

Synonyms: supple, agile

Antonyms: stiff, clumsy

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as lissome. In context, lissome suggests something that is thin, flexible, and graceful.