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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 84
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 84
abrupt
adjective • Core
Meaning: sudden and unexpected or blunt in manner
Synonyms: sudden, curt
Antonyms: gradual, courteous
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as abrupt. In context, abrupt suggests something that is sudden and unexpected or blunt in manner.
absolve
verb • Core
Meaning: free someone from blame or responsibility
Synonyms: acquit, exonerate
Antonyms: blame, condemn
Examples: The passage uses the verb “absolve” to describe an important action. Here, to absolve means to free someone from blame or responsibility.
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absorb
verb • Core
Meaning: take in or soak up
Synonyms: imbibe, assimilate
Antonyms: emit, release
Examples: The passage uses the verb “absorb” to describe an important action. Here, to absorb means to take in or soak up.
abstinent
adjective • Core
Meaning: refraining from an indulgence
Synonyms: temperate, restrained
Antonyms: indulgent, intemperate
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as abstinent. In context, abstinent suggests something that is refraining from an indulgence.
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absurd
adjective • Core
Meaning: wildly unreasonable or illogical
Synonyms: ridiculous, preposterous
Antonyms: reasonable, logical
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as absurd. In context, absurd suggests something that is wildly unreasonable or illogical.