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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 191
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 191
veracity
noun • Expert
Meaning: conformity to facts; truthfulness
Synonyms: truthfulness, accuracy
Antonyms: falsehood, dishonesty
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of veracity. In this context, veracity refers to conformity to facts; truthfulness.
Memory trick: Verify truth → veracity = truthfulness.
verdant
adjective • Expert
Meaning: green with vegetation or inexperienced
Synonyms: lush, green
Antonyms: barren, arid
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as verdant. In context, verdant suggests something that is green with vegetation or inexperienced.
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vilify
verb • Expert
Meaning: speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner
Synonyms: defame, denigrate
Antonyms: praise, commend
Examples: The passage uses the verb “vilify” to describe an important action. Here, to vilify means to speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.
virago
noun • Expert
Meaning: a domineering or aggressive woman
Synonyms: shrew, termagant
Antonyms: gentlewoman, peacemaker
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of virago. In this context, virago refers to a domineering or aggressive woman.
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visceral
adjective • Expert
Meaning: relating to deep inward feelings rather than intellect
Synonyms: instinctive, gut-level
Antonyms: cerebral, rational
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as visceral. In context, visceral suggests something that is relating to deep inward feelings rather than intellect.