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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 172
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 172
deluge
noun • Advanced
Meaning: a severe flood or overwhelming quantity
Synonyms: flood, inundation
Antonyms: drought, trickle
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of deluge. In this context, deluge refers to a severe flood or overwhelming quantity.
demotic
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: relating to ordinary people or popular speech
Synonyms: popular, vernacular
Antonyms: elite, formal
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as demotic. In context, demotic suggests something that is relating to ordinary people or popular speech.
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depredation
noun • Advanced
Meaning: an act of attacking or plundering
Synonyms: pillage, ravage
Antonyms: protection, preservation
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of depredation. In this context, depredation refers to an act of attacking or plundering.
descry
verb • Advanced
Meaning: catch sight of or discover
Synonyms: discern, spot
Antonyms: miss, overlook
Examples: The passage uses the verb “descry” to describe an important action. Here, to descry means to catch sight of or discover.
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diaphanous
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: light, delicate, and translucent
Synonyms: sheer, transparent
Antonyms: opaque, thick
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as diaphanous. In context, diaphanous suggests something that is light, delicate, and translucent.