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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 121

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 “notorious”?

notorious • meaning

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

novel • synonym

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

oblique • antonym

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

obsequy • meaning

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

obsolete • synonym

Learning content for Set 121

notorious

adjective • Core

Meaning: famous for something bad

Synonyms: infamous, disreputable

Antonyms: reputable, honoured

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as notorious. In context, notorious suggests something that is famous for something bad.

novel

adjective • Core

Meaning: new and unusual

Synonyms: original, innovative

Antonyms: conventional, familiar

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as novel. In context, novel suggests something that is new and unusual.

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oblique

adjective • Core

Meaning: indirect or not straightforward

Synonyms: indirect, slanting

Antonyms: direct, straight

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as oblique. In context, oblique suggests something that is indirect or not straightforward.

obsequy

noun • Core

Meaning: a funeral rite or ceremony

Synonyms: funeral, rite

Antonyms: celebration, festivity

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of obsequy. In this context, obsequy refers to a funeral rite or ceremony.

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obsolete

adjective • Core

Meaning: no longer produced or used

Synonyms: outdated, defunct

Antonyms: current, modern

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as obsolete. In context, obsolete suggests something that is no longer produced or used.