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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 181
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 181
ineffectual
adjective • Expert
Meaning: not producing the desired effect
Synonyms: ineffective, futile
Antonyms: effective, potent
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as ineffectual. In context, ineffectual suggests something that is not producing the desired effect.
ingratiate
verb • Expert
Meaning: bring oneself into favour through deliberate effort
Synonyms: curry favour, charm
Antonyms: alienate, offend
Examples: The passage uses the verb “ingratiate” to describe an important action. Here, to ingratiate means to bring oneself into favour through deliberate effort.
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insouciant
adjective • Expert
Meaning: showing a casual lack of concern
Synonyms: nonchalant, carefree
Antonyms: anxious, concerned
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as insouciant. In context, insouciant suggests something that is showing a casual lack of concern.
interpolate
verb • Expert
Meaning: insert something between existing elements
Synonyms: insert, interject
Antonyms: remove, delete
Examples: The passage uses the verb “interpolate” to describe an important action. Here, to interpolate means to insert something between existing elements.
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inure
verb • Expert
Meaning: accustom someone to something unpleasant
Synonyms: harden, accustom
Antonyms: sensitize, soften
Examples: The passage uses the verb “inure” to describe an important action. Here, to inure means to accustom someone to something unpleasant.