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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 132

Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.

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Five-word quiz

First submitted answer decides the point. You can review every word after submitting.

Q1. What is the closest meaning of “sedulous”?

sedulous • meaning

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

semblance • synonym

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

sententious • antonym

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

serendipity • meaning

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

sinecure • synonym

Learning content for Set 132

sedulous

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: showing dedication and diligence

Synonyms: diligent, assiduous

Antonyms: lazy, negligent

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as sedulous. In context, sedulous suggests something that is showing dedication and diligence.

semblance

noun • Advanced

Meaning: the outward appearance of something, often misleading

Synonyms: appearance, show

Antonyms: reality, substance

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of semblance. In this context, semblance refers to the outward appearance of something, often misleading.

Preparing for CAT? See where you actually stand.

sententious

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: given to moralizing in a pompous way or concise in expression

Synonyms: pompous, aphoristic

Antonyms: plain, unpretentious

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as sententious. In context, sententious suggests something that is given to moralizing in a pompous way or concise in expression.

serendipity

noun • Advanced

Meaning: fortunate discovery by chance

Synonyms: chance, good fortune

Antonyms: misfortune, design

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of serendipity. In this context, serendipity refers to fortunate discovery by chance.

Memory trick: A happy discovery by chance.

Learning words is useful. Knowing how you perform under pressure matters more.

sinecure

noun • Advanced

Meaning: a position requiring little work but providing income or status

Synonyms: easy post, nominal office

Antonyms: hard labour, burden

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of sinecure. In this context, sinecure refers to a position requiring little work but providing income or status.