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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 131
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 131
sacrosanct
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: regarded as too important or sacred to be interfered with
Synonyms: inviolable, sacred
Antonyms: profane, negotiable
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as sacrosanct. In context, sacrosanct suggests something that is regarded as too important or sacred to be interfered with.
sanction
verb • Advanced
Meaning: give official permission or approval
Synonyms: authorize, approve
Antonyms: forbid, prohibit
Examples: The passage uses the verb “sanction” to describe an important action. Here, to sanction means to give official permission or approval.
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saturnine
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: gloomy and taciturn
Synonyms: morose, sullen
Antonyms: cheerful, genial
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as saturnine. In context, saturnine suggests something that is gloomy and taciturn.
savant
noun • Advanced
Meaning: a person of great learning or specialized knowledge
Synonyms: scholar, expert
Antonyms: ignoramus, novice
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of savant. In this context, savant refers to a person of great learning or specialized knowledge.
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scathing
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: witheringly severe in criticism
Synonyms: harsh, caustic
Antonyms: mild, complimentary
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as scathing. In context, scathing suggests something that is witheringly severe in criticism.