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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 110

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 “illicit”?

illicit • meaning

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

imbroglio • synonym

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

imminence • antonym

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

impasse • meaning

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

impeccable • synonym

Learning content for Set 110

illicit

adjective • Core

Meaning: forbidden by law, rules, or custom

Synonyms: illegal, prohibited

Antonyms: legal, permitted

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as illicit. In context, illicit suggests something that is forbidden by law, rules, or custom.

imbroglio

noun • Core

Meaning: a confusing and complicated situation

Synonyms: entanglement, mess

Antonyms: clarity, order

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of imbroglio. In this context, imbroglio refers to a confusing and complicated situation.

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imminence

noun • Core

Meaning: the state of being about to happen

Synonyms: nearness, approach

Antonyms: remoteness, delay

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of imminence. In this context, imminence refers to the state of being about to happen.

impasse

noun • Core

Meaning: a situation in which no progress is possible

Synonyms: deadlock, stalemate

Antonyms: breakthrough, solution

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of impasse. In this context, impasse refers to a situation in which no progress is possible.

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impeccable

adjective • Core

Meaning: without fault or error

Synonyms: flawless, faultless

Antonyms: flawed, defective

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as impeccable. In context, impeccable suggests something that is without fault or error.