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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 87

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 “adhere”?

adhere • meaning

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

adjacent • synonym

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

admonition • antonym

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

adorn • meaning

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

aegis • synonym

Learning content for Set 87

adhere

verb • Core

Meaning: stick firmly or follow closely

Synonyms: cling, comply

Antonyms: detach, deviate

Examples: The passage uses the verb “adhere” to describe an important action. Here, to adhere means to stick firmly or follow closely.

adjacent

adjective • Core

Meaning: next to or adjoining something

Synonyms: nearby, contiguous

Antonyms: distant, separate

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as adjacent. In context, adjacent suggests something that is next to or adjoining something.

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admonition

noun • Core

Meaning: a firm warning or reprimand

Synonyms: warning, rebuke

Antonyms: praise, approval

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of admonition. In this context, admonition refers to a firm warning or reprimand.

adorn

verb • Core

Meaning: make more beautiful or attractive

Synonyms: decorate, embellish

Antonyms: strip, deface

Examples: The passage uses the verb “adorn” to describe an important action. Here, to adorn means to make more beautiful or attractive.

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aegis

noun • Core

Meaning: protection, support, or sponsorship

Synonyms: protection, patronage

Antonyms: exposure, neglect

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of aegis. In this context, aegis refers to protection, support, or sponsorship.