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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 173
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 173
didacticism
noun • Advanced
Meaning: an excessively instructive manner
Synonyms: moralizing, instruction
Antonyms: entertainment, subtlety
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of didacticism. In this context, didacticism refers to an excessively instructive manner.
diffidence
noun • Advanced
Meaning: modesty or shyness caused by lack of confidence
Synonyms: shyness, timidity
Antonyms: confidence, boldness
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of diffidence. In this context, diffidence refers to modesty or shyness caused by lack of confidence.
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dint
noun • Advanced
Meaning: force or effort; an impression made by pressure
Synonyms: effort, impact
Antonyms: ease, smoothness
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of dint. In this context, dint refers to force or effort; an impression made by pressure.
disconcert
verb • Advanced
Meaning: disturb the composure of
Synonyms: unsettle, confuse
Antonyms: reassure, compose
Examples: The passage uses the verb “disconcert” to describe an important action. Here, to disconcert means to disturb the composure of.
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discrete
adjective • Advanced
Meaning: individually separate and distinct
Synonyms: separate, distinct
Antonyms: continuous, connected
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as discrete. In context, discrete suggests something that is individually separate and distinct.