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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 183

Practice 5 high-utility vocabulary words through meaning, synonym and antonym questions, then review explanations, examples and memory cues.

Five-word quiz

First submitted answer decides the point. You can review every word after submitting.

Q1. What is the closest meaning of “mendacity”?

mendacity • meaning

Q2. Which option is closest in meaning to “mettle”?

mettle • synonym

Q3. Which option is closest to the opposite of “minatory”?

minatory • antonym

Q4. What is the closest meaning of “modish”?

modish • meaning

Q5. Which option is closest in meaning to “mordacity”?

mordacity • synonym

Learning content for Set 183

mendacity

noun • Expert

Meaning: untruthfulness

Synonyms: dishonesty, lying

Antonyms: truthfulness, honesty

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of mendacity. In this context, mendacity refers to untruthfulness.

mettle

noun • Expert

Meaning: courage and strength of character

Synonyms: spirit, courage

Antonyms: cowardice, weakness

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of mettle. In this context, mettle refers to courage and strength of character.

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minatory

adjective • Expert

Meaning: expressing or conveying a threat

Synonyms: threatening, menacing

Antonyms: reassuring, friendly

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as minatory. In context, minatory suggests something that is expressing or conveying a threat.

modish

adjective • Expert

Meaning: fashionable or stylish

Synonyms: trendy, chic

Antonyms: outdated, unfashionable

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as modish. In context, modish suggests something that is fashionable or stylish.

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mordacity

noun • Expert

Meaning: biting or sarcastic quality in speech

Synonyms: acerbity, sarcasm

Antonyms: mildness, kindness

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of mordacity. In this context, mordacity refers to biting or sarcastic quality in speech.