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MBA Entrance Vocabulary Practice Set 199

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 “frugality”?

frugality • meaning

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

furtiveness • synonym

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

gregariousness • antonym

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

homogeneity • meaning

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

hypocritical • synonym

Learning content for Set 199

frugality

noun • Expert

Meaning: carefulness in spending resources

Synonyms: economy, thrift

Antonyms: extravagance, waste

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of frugality. In this context, frugality refers to carefulness in spending resources.

furtiveness

noun • Expert

Meaning: secretive behaviour intended to avoid notice

Synonyms: stealth, secrecy

Antonyms: openness, frankness

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of furtiveness. In this context, furtiveness refers to secretive behaviour intended to avoid notice.

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gregariousness

noun • Expert

Meaning: sociability and enjoyment of company

Synonyms: sociability, friendliness

Antonyms: solitude, aloofness

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of gregariousness. In this context, gregariousness refers to sociability and enjoyment of company.

homogeneity

noun • Expert

Meaning: the state of being similar throughout

Synonyms: uniformity, sameness

Antonyms: diversity, heterogeneity

Examples: The editorial described the episode as a clear case of homogeneity. In this context, homogeneity refers to the state of being similar throughout.

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hypocritical

adjective • Expert

Meaning: claiming standards that one's behaviour does not follow

Synonyms: insincere, two-faced

Antonyms: sincere, principled

Examples: The columnist described the proposal as hypocritical. In context, hypocritical suggests something that is claiming standards that one's behaviour does not follow.