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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 154
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 154
comity
noun • Advanced
Meaning: courteous and considerate behaviour toward others
Synonyms: courtesy, amity
Antonyms: hostility, discord
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of comity. In this context, comity refers to courteous and considerate behaviour toward others.
contumacious
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: stubbornly disobedient to authority
Synonyms: defiant, recalcitrant
Antonyms: obedient, compliant
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as contumacious. In context, contumacious suggests something that is stubbornly disobedient to authority.
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decrepit
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: worn out or weakened by age
Synonyms: frail, dilapidated
Antonyms: robust, new
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as decrepit. In context, decrepit suggests something that is worn out or weakened by age.
dissolute
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: lacking moral restraint
Synonyms: debauched, profligate
Antonyms: virtuous, disciplined
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as dissolute. In context, dissolute suggests something that is lacking moral restraint.
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effusive
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: expressing feelings in an unrestrained way
Synonyms: gushing, demonstrative
Antonyms: reserved, restrained
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as effusive. In context, effusive suggests something that is expressing feelings in an unrestrained way.