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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 105
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 105
decimate
verb • Core
Meaning: destroy a large proportion of
Synonyms: devastate, ravage
Antonyms: preserve, restore
Examples: The passage uses the verb “decimate” to describe an important action. Here, to decimate means to destroy a large proportion of.
deign
verb • Core
Meaning: do something considered beneath one's dignity
Synonyms: condescend, stoop
Antonyms: refuse, disdain
Examples: The passage uses the verb “deign” to describe an important action. Here, to deign means to do something considered beneath one's dignity.
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depravity
noun • Core
Meaning: moral corruption or wickedness
Synonyms: wickedness, corruption
Antonyms: virtue, integrity
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of depravity. In this context, depravity refers to moral corruption or wickedness.
derelict
adjective • Core
Meaning: in poor condition through neglect
Synonyms: neglected, dilapidated
Antonyms: maintained, pristine
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as derelict. In context, derelict suggests something that is in poor condition through neglect.
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desiccate
verb • Core
Meaning: remove moisture from; dry out
Synonyms: dry, dehydrate
Antonyms: moisten, hydrate
Examples: The passage uses the verb “desiccate” to describe an important action. Here, to desiccate means to remove moisture from; dry out.