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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 188

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

Five-word quiz

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

rejoinder • meaning

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

reprehensible • synonym

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

restitution • antonym

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

sanguinary • meaning

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

scurrilous • synonym

Learning content for Set 188

rejoinder

noun • Expert

Meaning: a reply, especially a sharp or witty one

Synonyms: retort, reply

Antonyms: silence, question

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of rejoinder. In this context, rejoinder refers to a reply, especially a sharp or witty one.

reprehensible

adjective • Expert

Meaning: deserving condemnation

Synonyms: blameworthy, deplorable

Antonyms: commendable, praiseworthy

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as reprehensible. In context, reprehensible suggests something that is deserving condemnation.

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restitution

noun • Expert

Meaning: restoration of something lost or stolen

Synonyms: restoration, recompense

Antonyms: confiscation, deprivation

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of restitution. In this context, restitution refers to restoration of something lost or stolen.

sanguinary

adjective • Expert

Meaning: involving much bloodshed

Synonyms: bloody, violent

Antonyms: peaceful, bloodless

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as sanguinary. In context, sanguinary suggests something that is involving much bloodshed.

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scurrilous

adjective • Expert

Meaning: making scandalous or abusive attacks

Synonyms: abusive, defamatory

Antonyms: respectful, complimentary

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as scurrilous. In context, scurrilous suggests something that is making scandalous or abusive attacks.