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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 171
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 171
debauch
verb • Advanced
Meaning: corrupt morally or lead into excessive indulgence
Synonyms: corrupt, deprave
Antonyms: reform, purify
Examples: The passage uses the verb “debauch” to describe an important action. Here, to debauch means to corrupt morally or lead into excessive indulgence.
decorous
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: in keeping with good taste and propriety
Synonyms: proper, dignified
Antonyms: indecorous, vulgar
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as decorous. In context, decorous suggests something that is in keeping with good taste and propriety.
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decrepitude
noun • Advanced
Meaning: state of being old and worn out
Synonyms: frailty, decay
Antonyms: vigour, youth
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of decrepitude. In this context, decrepitude refers to state of being old and worn out.
defile
verb • Advanced
Meaning: spoil the purity or appearance of
Synonyms: pollute, desecrate
Antonyms: purify, cleanse
Examples: The passage uses the verb “defile” to describe an important action. Here, to defile means to spoil the purity or appearance of.
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deft
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: neatly skilful and quick
Synonyms: adroit, nimble
Antonyms: clumsy, inept
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as deft. In context, deft suggests something that is neatly skilful and quick.