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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 115
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 115
jocular
adjective • Core
Meaning: fond of joking and humour
Synonyms: humorous, playful
Antonyms: serious, solemn
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as jocular. In context, jocular suggests something that is fond of joking and humour.
juxtapose
verb • Core
Meaning: place things side by side for comparison
Synonyms: compare, place together
Antonyms: separate, isolate
Examples: The passage uses the verb “juxtapose” to describe an important action. Here, to juxtapose means to place things side by side for comparison.
Memory trick: Juxta = next to → place side by side.
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kindle
verb • Core
Meaning: arouse or inspire a feeling; start a fire
Synonyms: ignite, arouse
Antonyms: extinguish, suppress
Examples: The passage uses the verb “kindle” to describe an important action. Here, to kindle means to arouse or inspire a feeling; start a fire.
kudos
noun • Core
Meaning: praise and honour for an achievement
Synonyms: acclaim, credit
Antonyms: criticism, disgrace
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of kudos. In this context, kudos refers to praise and honour for an achievement.
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lament
verb • Core
Meaning: express sorrow or regret
Synonyms: mourn, deplore
Antonyms: celebrate, rejoice
Examples: The passage uses the verb “lament” to describe an important action. Here, to lament means to express sorrow or regret.