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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 182
Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.
Learning content for Set 182
irksome
adjective • Expert
Meaning: annoying or tedious
Synonyms: tiresome, vexing
Antonyms: pleasant, enjoyable
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as irksome. In context, irksome suggests something that is annoying or tedious.
jettison
verb • Expert
Meaning: discard or abandon something no longer wanted
Synonyms: discard, dump
Antonyms: retain, keep
Examples: The passage uses the verb “jettison” to describe an important action. Here, to jettison means to discard or abandon something no longer wanted.
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lachrymose
adjective • Expert
Meaning: tearful or given to weeping
Synonyms: weepy, mournful
Antonyms: cheerful, dry-eyed
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as lachrymose. In context, lachrymose suggests something that is tearful or given to weeping.
legerdemain
noun • Expert
Meaning: skilful deception or sleight of hand
Synonyms: trickery, deception
Antonyms: honesty, openness
Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of legerdemain. In this context, legerdemain refers to skilful deception or sleight of hand.
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lissome
adjective • Expert
Meaning: thin, flexible, and graceful
Synonyms: supple, agile
Antonyms: stiff, clumsy
Examples: The columnist described the proposal as lissome. In context, lissome suggests something that is thin, flexible, and graceful.