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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 102
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 102
confound
verb • Core
Meaning: cause surprise or confusion
Synonyms: bewilder, perplex
Antonyms: clarify, enlighten
Examples: The passage uses the verb “confound” to describe an important action. Here, to confound means to cause surprise or confusion.
congenial
adjective • Core
Meaning: pleasant because suited to one's taste or nature
Synonyms: agreeable, compatible
Antonyms: unpleasant, incompatible
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as congenial. In context, congenial suggests something that is pleasant because suited to one's taste or nature.
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connoisseur
noun • Core
Meaning: an expert judge in matters of taste
Synonyms: expert, aficionado
Antonyms: novice, amateur
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of connoisseur. In this context, connoisseur refers to an expert judge in matters of taste.
consecrate
verb • Core
Meaning: make or declare sacred
Synonyms: sanctify, dedicate
Antonyms: desecrate, profane
Examples: The passage uses the verb “consecrate” to describe an important action. Here, to consecrate means to make or declare sacred.
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contemptuous
adjective • Core
Meaning: showing scorn or disdain
Synonyms: scornful, disdainful
Antonyms: respectful, admiring
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as contemptuous. In context, contemptuous suggests something that is showing scorn or disdain.