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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 135

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 “transgression”?

transgression • meaning

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

unctuous • synonym

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

unfettered • antonym

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

vehement • meaning

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

venal • synonym

Learning content for Set 135

transgression

noun • Advanced

Meaning: an act that violates a law or moral rule

Synonyms: violation, offence

Antonyms: compliance, virtue

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of transgression. In this context, transgression refers to an act that violates a law or moral rule.

unctuous

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: excessively flattering or oily in manner

Synonyms: smarmy, obsequious

Antonyms: blunt, sincere

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as unctuous. In context, unctuous suggests something that is excessively flattering or oily in manner.

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unfettered

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: not restrained or restricted

Synonyms: free, unrestricted

Antonyms: restricted, bound

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as unfettered. In context, unfettered suggests something that is not restrained or restricted.

vehement

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: showing strong feeling or force

Synonyms: forceful, passionate

Antonyms: mild, apathetic

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as vehement. In context, vehement suggests something that is showing strong feeling or force.

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venal

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: open to bribery or corruption

Synonyms: corrupt, bribable

Antonyms: honest, incorruptible

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as venal. In context, venal suggests something that is open to bribery or corruption.