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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 119

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 “misnomer”?

misnomer • meaning

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

modicum • synonym

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

multifarious • antonym

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

munificent • meaning

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

nascent • synonym

Learning content for Set 119

misnomer

noun • Core

Meaning: a wrong or inaccurate name

Synonyms: mislabel, wrong name

Antonyms: accurate term, proper name

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of misnomer. In this context, misnomer refers to a wrong or inaccurate name.

modicum

noun • Core

Meaning: a small quantity of something

Synonyms: small amount, little

Antonyms: abundance, plenty

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of modicum. In this context, modicum refers to a small quantity of something.

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multifarious

adjective • Core

Meaning: many and varied

Synonyms: diverse, varied

Antonyms: uniform, homogeneous

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as multifarious. In context, multifarious suggests something that is many and varied.

munificent

adjective • Core

Meaning: more generous than usual

Synonyms: generous, lavish

Antonyms: stingy, parsimonious

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as munificent. In context, munificent suggests something that is more generous than usual.

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nascent

adjective • Core

Meaning: just coming into existence

Synonyms: emerging, incipient

Antonyms: mature, established

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as nascent. In context, nascent suggests something that is just coming into existence.

Memory trick: Nascent = newly born/emerging.