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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 152
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 152
asperity
noun • Advanced
Meaning: harshness of tone or manner
Synonyms: severity, harshness
Antonyms: gentleness, mildness
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of asperity. In this context, asperity refers to harshness of tone or manner.
avuncular
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: kind and friendly in the manner of an uncle
Synonyms: benevolent, friendly
Antonyms: hostile, aloof
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as avuncular. In context, avuncular suggests something that is kind and friendly in the manner of an uncle.
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belabor
verb • Advanced
Meaning: argue or explain repeatedly and excessively
Synonyms: overemphasize, harp on
Antonyms: skim, understate
Examples: The passage uses the verb “belabor” to describe an important action. Here, to belabor means to argue or explain repeatedly and excessively.
beset
verb • Advanced
Meaning: trouble or threaten persistently
Synonyms: plague, harass
Antonyms: assist, relieve
Examples: The passage uses the verb “beset” to describe an important action. Here, to beset means to trouble or threaten persistently.
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bilk
verb • Advanced
Meaning: cheat someone out of money
Synonyms: defraud, swindle
Antonyms: reimburse, repay
Examples: The passage uses the verb “bilk” to describe an important action. Here, to bilk means to cheat someone out of money.