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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 166

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 “bromide”?

bromide • meaning

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

cadaverous • synonym

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

calamitous • antonym

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

capacious • meaning

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

caprice • synonym

Learning content for Set 166

bromide

noun • Advanced

Meaning: a trite or unoriginal remark

Synonyms: platitude, cliche

Antonyms: insight, originality

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of bromide. In this context, bromide refers to a trite or unoriginal remark.

cadaverous

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: pale, thin, and resembling a corpse

Synonyms: gaunt, haggard

Antonyms: healthy, robust

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as cadaverous. In context, cadaverous suggests something that is pale, thin, and resembling a corpse.

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calamitous

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: involving disaster or great damage

Synonyms: disastrous, catastrophic

Antonyms: fortunate, beneficial

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as calamitous. In context, calamitous suggests something that is involving disaster or great damage.

capacious

adjective • Advanced

Meaning: having a lot of space inside

Synonyms: roomy, spacious

Antonyms: cramped, small

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as capacious. In context, capacious suggests something that is having a lot of space inside.

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caprice

noun • Advanced

Meaning: a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behaviour

Synonyms: whim, fancy

Antonyms: consistency, plan

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of caprice. In this context, caprice refers to a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behaviour.