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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 160

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 “acerbity”?

acerbity • meaning

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

adherent • synonym

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

advent • antonym

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

affront • meaning

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

agglomerate • synonym

Learning content for Set 160

acerbity

noun • Advanced

Meaning: sharpness or bitterness of manner

Synonyms: harshness, bitterness

Antonyms: mildness, sweetness

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of acerbity. In this context, acerbity refers to sharpness or bitterness of manner.

adherent

noun • Advanced

Meaning: a person who supports a particular belief or leader

Synonyms: supporter, follower

Antonyms: opponent, dissenter

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of adherent. In this context, adherent refers to a person who supports a particular belief or leader.

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advent

noun • Advanced

Meaning: the arrival or beginning of something important

Synonyms: arrival, onset

Antonyms: departure, end

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of advent. In this context, advent refers to the arrival or beginning of something important.

affront

noun • Advanced

Meaning: an action or remark causing offence

Synonyms: insult, slight

Antonyms: compliment, honour

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of affront. In this context, affront refers to an action or remark causing offence.

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agglomerate

verb • Advanced

Meaning: collect or form into a mass

Synonyms: cluster, aggregate

Antonyms: disperse, separate

Examples: The passage uses the verb “agglomerate” to describe an important action. Here, to agglomerate means to collect or form into a mass.