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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 104

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 “culpable”?

culpable • meaning

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

cynical • synonym

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

daunt • antonym

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

debase • meaning

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

debunk • synonym

Learning content for Set 104

culpable

adjective • Core

Meaning: deserving blame

Synonyms: blameworthy, guilty

Antonyms: innocent, blameless

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

cynical

adjective • Core

Meaning: distrustful of human sincerity or motives

Synonyms: skeptical, distrustful

Antonyms: trusting, idealistic

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as cynical. In context, cynical suggests something that is distrustful of human sincerity or motives.

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daunt

verb • Core

Meaning: make someone feel intimidated or discouraged

Synonyms: intimidate, discourage

Antonyms: encourage, embolden

Examples: The passage uses the verb “daunt” to describe an important action. Here, to daunt means to make someone feel intimidated or discouraged.

debase

verb • Core

Meaning: reduce in quality, value, or dignity

Synonyms: degrade, demean

Antonyms: elevate, enhance

Examples: The passage uses the verb “debase” to describe an important action. Here, to debase means to reduce in quality, value, or dignity.

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debunk

verb • Core

Meaning: expose the falseness of a belief or idea

Synonyms: disprove, expose

Antonyms: validate, confirm

Examples: The passage uses the verb “debunk” to describe an important action. Here, to debunk means to expose the falseness of a belief or idea.