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Able to
/ˈeɪ.bəl tuː/
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Meaning: To have the capability to do something (followed by a base verb).
Example: John was able to see the fireworks from his rooftop.
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Ability to
/əˈbɪl.ə.ti tuː/
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Meaning: The physical or mental power to perform an action (followed by a base verb).
Example: Ants have the ability to lift anywhere from 20 to 100 times their weight.
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Accede to
/ækˈsiːd tuː/
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Meaning: To agree or give consent to a request or noun.
Example: The community board acceded to Polly’s request to have the dumpster removed.
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Access to
/ˈæk.ses tuː/
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Meaning: The right or opportunity to use or enter something.
Example: The police needed a warrant in order to gain access to the suspect’s house.
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Acclaimed as
/əˈkleɪmd æz/
A
Meaning: Publicly praised as being a certain person or thing.
Example: He was acclaimed as the greatest actor of his generation.
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Accompanied by
/əˈkʌm.pə.nid baɪ/
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Meaning: To go along with or be joined by someone or something.
Example: The kids had to be accompanied by a parent when they went to see the horror movie.
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According to
/əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ tuː/
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Meaning: As stated by or in proportion to.
Example: The group was arranged in the photo according to height.
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Account for
/əˈkaʊnt fɔːr/
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Meaning: To provide an explanation for or to represent a portion of something.
Example: He couldn’t account for his whereabouts on the night of the murder.
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On account of
/ɒn əˈkaʊnt ɒv/
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Meaning: Because of or due to (though “because of” is often preferred on GMAT).
Example: The bank foreclosed on the home on account of the owner’s upside-down mortgage.
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Accuse of
/əˈkjuːz ɒv/
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Meaning: To charge someone with a fault, offense, or crime.
Example: Dora was accused of petty theft.
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Acquaint with
/əˈkweɪnt wɪð/
A
Meaning: To make someone familiar with or to inform someone about something.
Example: She joined her new coworkers for happy hour in the hopes of getting better acquainted with them.
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- Acquiesce to
/ˌæk.wiˈes tuː/
A
Meaning: To accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively.
Example: After the workers went on strike, the company acquiesced to their demands.
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- Adapt to
/əˈdæpt tuː/
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Meaning: To adjust to a new situation or condition.
Example: The couple had a difficult time adapting to life without children in the house.
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- Adapted for
/əˈdæp.tɪd fɔːr/
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Meaning: To be made suitable for a specific purpose or group.
Example: The curriculum was adapted for students who spoke English as a second language.
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- Affected by
/əˈfek.tɪd baɪ/
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Meaning: To be influenced or touched by something.
Example: He was deeply affected by the combat scenes in the film.
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- Afflicted with / by
/əˈflɪk.tɪd wɪð/
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Meaning: Suffering from or distressed by something (like a disease).
Example: She was afflicted with a disease so rare that few healers had ever heard of it.
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- Afraid of
/əˈfreɪd ɒv/
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Meaning: Filled with fear or apprehension of something.
Example: The little boy was afraid of the dark.
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- Agree to
/əˈɡriː tuː/
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Meaning: To accept or give consent to a certain plan or action.
Example: He had agreed to the terms in writing.
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- Agree / disagree with
/əˈɡriː wɪð/
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Meaning: To have the same (or different) opinion as another person.
Example: Even if you don’t agree with his opinions, you can still respect them.
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- Aid in
/eɪd ɪn/
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Meaning: To provide help or assistance in an activity.
Example: The tutor aided the student in preparing for the test.
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- Allocate to
/ˈæl.ə.keɪt tuː/
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Meaning: To distribute or assign resources to a specific purpose.
Example: The department allocated the government grant to enhanced training initiatives.
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- Allow for
/əˈlaʊ fɔːr/
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Meaning: To take into consideration or make provision for something.
Example: We should allow for such discussion when scheduling the next meeting.
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- Allow to
/əˈlaʊ tuː/
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Meaning: To permit someone or something to do an action.
Example: Gina’s parents didn’t allow her to go out on Saturday night.
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- Alternative to
/ɒlˈtɜː.nə.tɪv tuː/
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Meaning: Another choice or option available instead of something else.
Example: There was no alternative to his internet provider.
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25. Amount to
/əˈmaʊnt tuː/
Meaning: To sum up to or result in something.
Example: Expenses related to the measure would amount to $100 billion.
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26. Analogous to
/əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs tuː/
Meaning: Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of the things compared.
Example: Creating the sculpture was analogous to giving birth.
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27. Analogy to/with
/əˈnæl.ə.dʒi tuː/
(n)
Meaning: A comparison between two things.
Example: The teacher explained the hierarchy by drawing an analogy to a corporate structure.
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28. Angry at
/ˈæŋ.ɡri æt/
Meaning: Feeling or showing strong annoyance at a person or entity.
Example: Lorna was angry at her neighbors.
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29. Angry about
/ˈæŋ.ɡri əˈbaʊt/
Meaning: Feeling resentment regarding a specific situation or condition.
Example: The teachers were angry about the ongoing lack of support.
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30. Appeal to
/əˈpiːl tuː/
Meaning: To be attractive or interesting to someone.
Example: The combination of chicken and waffles didn't appeal to him.
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31. Appear to
/əˈpɪər tuː/
Meaning: To give the impression of being or doing something.
Example: On the surface, Sam appeared to have it all together.
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32. Approve/disapprove of
/əˈpruːv ɒv/
Meaning: To have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of something.
Example: Lisa's parents strongly disapproved of her decision.
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33. Apply for
/əˈplaɪ fɔːr/
Meaning: To make a formal request for something (like a job).
Example: Today is the last day to apply for the job.
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34. Argue for/against
/ˈɑːr.ɡjuː fɔːr/
Meaning: To give reasons in support of or in opposition to something.
Example: Martin Luther King, Jr., argued for equality.
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35. Argue with
/ˈɑːr.ɡjuː wɪð/
Meaning: To exchange or express opposite views with someone.
Example: The co-op board members argued with each other vociferously.
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36. As ... as
/æz ... æz/
Meaning: Used to compare two things that are equal in some way.
Example: Television streaming services are not as popular nationally as cable services.
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37. As of
/æz ɒv/
Meaning: Used to indicate a starting time or date.
Example: Jackson will begin his tenure as interim director as of next Monday.
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38. Ask of
/æsk ɒv/
Meaning: To demand or expect something from someone or something.
Example: All I ask of a movie is that it make me laugh.
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39. Ask for
/æsk fɔːr/
Meaning: To request something.
Example: If the panel cannot be repaired, I will ask for a refund.
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40. Ask whether
/æsk ˈweð.ər/
Meaning: To inquire about an uncertainty.
Example: The English professor asked the class whether they preferred Updike or Cheever.
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41. Associate with
/əˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt wɪð/
Meaning: To connect someone or something with something else in one's mind.
Example: The press associated his contentious divorce with his decision to retire.
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42. Assure that
/əˈʃɔːr ðæt/
Meaning: To tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.
Example: The mother assured her son that the loud noise was just a car backfiring.
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43. Attend to
/əˈtend tuː/
Meaning: To deal with or give attention to something.
Example: Alice had to leave work early to attend to a family crisis.
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44. Attended by
/əˈten.dɪd baɪ/
Meaning: To be present at an event.
Example: The wedding will be attended by prominent politicians.
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45. Attest to
/əˈtest tuː/
Meaning: To provide or serve as clear evidence of something.
Example: The psychiatrist attested to the defendant's fitness to stand trial.
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46. Attribute to
/əˈtrɪb.juːt tuː/
Meaning: To regard something as being caused by something else.
Example: Gregory attributed his father's death to negligent hospital care.
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47. Averse to
/əˈvɜːrs tuː/
(adj)
Meaning: Having a strong dislike of or opposition to something.
Example: Surprisingly, the school board is not averse to radical changes.
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48. Based on
/beɪst ɒn/
Meaning: To use something as the foundation for something else.
Example: Based on the experiences of five scientists, the book provides a rare glimpse.
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49. Because of
/bɪˈkɒz ɒv/
Meaning: As a result of (functioning adverbially).
Example: We couldn't play soccer outdoors because of the rain.
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50. Belief/believe in
/bɪˈliːv ɪn/
Meaning: To have faith in the existence or truth of something.
Example: The other guests did not believe in ghosts.
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51. Believe that
/bɪˈliːv ðæt/
Meaning: To accept something as true.
Example: There are still some conspiracy theorists who believe that the moon landing was staged.
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52. Believe to be
/bɪˈliːv tuː biː/
Meaning: To regard someone or something as being a certain way.
Example: Fire department officials believed faulty wiring to be the cause of the explosion.
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53. Benefit from
/ˈben.ɪ.fɪt frəm/
Meaning: To receive an advantage from something.
Example: Many of her supporters would benefit from her plan.
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54. Better than
/ˈbet.ər ðæn/
Meaning: Higher in quality or more suitable than something else.
Example: There is nothing better than a glass of iced tea on a hot summer day.
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55. Between ... and
/bɪˈtwiːn... ænd/
Meaning: Used to show a choice or connection between two things.
Example: The couple couldn't decide between a DJ and a band.
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56. Born of
/bɔːrn ɒv/
Meaning: Existing as a result of something.
Example: His success was born of hard work.
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57. Both ... and
/boʊθ... ænd/
Meaning: Used for emphasizing that two things are true.
Example: Material from both the readings and the class discussion will be covered.
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58. Capable of
/ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl ɒv/
Meaning: Having the ability or quality necessary to do something.
Example: Humans are far less capable of multitasking than previously believed.
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59. Center on
/ˈsen.tər ɒn/
Meaning: To have something as the main subject or interest.
Example: The discussion centered on fracking's environmental impact.
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60. Choice of
/tʃɔɪs ɒv/
Meaning: An act of selecting between two or more possibilities.
Example: The prix fixe offered a choice of three main courses.
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61. Choose from
/tʃuːz frəm/
Meaning: To select from a range of options.
Example: The actor chose a suit from the designer's collection.
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62. Choose to
/tʃuːz tuː/
Meaning: To decide to do something.
Example: The actor chose to practice his lines without a teleprompter.
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63. Collide with
/kəˈlaɪd wɪð/
Meaning: To hit something with force while moving.
Example: The cars collided with each other in the intersection.
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64. Comment on
/ˈkɒm.ent ɒn/
Meaning: To express an opinion or reaction to something.
Example: The police commissioner refused to comment on an active investigation.
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65. Compare with
/kəmˈpeər wɪð/
Meaning: To consider similarities and differences between items.
Example: After they compared the new model with the old one, the reviewers were unsure.
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66. Compare to
/kəmˈpeər tuː/
Meaning: To express that two things are similar.
Example: The young artist is already being compared to Dali.
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67. Combine with
/kəmˈbaɪn wɪð/
Meaning: To join or mix together.
Example: Olive oil combined with balsamic vinegar makes a delicious dressing.
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68. Common to
/ˈkɒm.ən tuː/
Meaning: Shared by a specific group.
Example: Address the concerns that are common to all of us.
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69. In common with
/ɪn ˈkɒm.ən wɪð/
Meaning: To share the same features or interests as someone else.
Example: Natasha had nothing in common with her coworkers.
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70. Compensate for
/ˈkɒm.pən.seɪt fɔːr/
Meaning: To make up for something unwelcome or lacking.
Example: The meeting ended later than scheduled to compensate for the late start.
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71. Comply with
/kəmˈplaɪ wɪð/
Meaning: To act in accordance with a command or rule.
Example: If you don't comply with the instructions, you may be charged.
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72. Composed of
/kəmˈpoʊzd ɒv/
Meaning: To be made up of specific elements or people.
Example: The city council was composed of residents of all ages.
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73. Comprises
/kəmˈpraɪ.zɪz/
Meaning: To consist of, contain, or include.
Example: The metropolitan area comprises the city and five surrounding counties.
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74. Concerned with
/kənˈsɜːrnd wɪð/
Meaning: Interested in or focusing on something (rather than worrying).
Example: The board was more concerned with passing a balanced budget.
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75. Conducive to
/kənˈdjuː.sɪv tuː/
Meaning: Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.
Example: Such harsh rhetoric is not conducive to productive debate.
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76. Conform to
/kənˈfɔːrm tuː/
Meaning: To act in accordance with social or cultural trends.
Example: Avant-garde artists do not conform to social trends.
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77. Conform with
/kənˈfɔːrm wɪð/
Meaning: To match or fit with a specific format or standard.
Example: All articles submitted must conform with this format.
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78. Consequence of
/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns ɒv/
Meaning: A result or effect of an action or condition.
Example: Employees were laid off as a consequence of corporate restructuring.
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79. Consider X Y
/kənˈsɪd.ər/
Meaning: To regard someone or something in a specific way (no "as" or "to be").
Example: Pundits consider the referendum likely to pass.
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80. Consist of
/kənˈsɪst ɒv/
Meaning: To be composed of or made up of.
Example: The reading list consisted of both novels and nonfiction works.
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81. Consistent with
/kənˈsɪs.tənt wɪð/
Meaning: In agreement or harmony with something.
Example: The shattered window was consistent with a break-in.
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82. Continue to
/kənˈtɪn.juː tuː/
Meaning: To persist in an activity.
Example: The soldiers continued to advance through the wilderness.
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83. Contrast with
/ˈkɒn.træst wɪð/
Meaning: To compare in such a way as to emphasize differences.
Example: Contrast his findings with those of previous studies.
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84. In contrast to
/ɪn ˈkɒn.træst tuː/
Meaning: Used to show how one thing is different from another.
Example: The order stands in stark contrast to the president's promise.
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85. Contribute to
/kənˈtrɪb.juːt tuː/
Meaning: To help to cause or bring about something.
Example: Gorbachev's policy greatly contributed to the end of the Cold War.
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86. Contrary to
/ˈkɒn.trə.ri tuː/
Meaning: In opposition to what is expected or believed.
Example: Contrary to popular belief, pearls do not typically form from sand.
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87. Convert to
/kənˈvɜːrt tuː/
Meaning: To change from one form or function to another.
Example: The human body converts carbohydrates to glucose for energy.
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88. Convince that
/kənˈvɪns ðæt/
Meaning: To cause someone to believe firmly in the truth of something.
Example: She isn't convinced that she will be able to stick with it.
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89. Convince to
/kənˈvɪns tuː/
Meaning: To persuade someone to do something.
Example: Andrei's best friend convinced him to join the organization.
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90. Correspond to
/ˌkɒr.ɪˈspɒnd tuː/
Meaning: To match or be equivalent/analogous to.
Example: The number of ballots counted did not correspond to the number of signatures.
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91. Cost of/to
/kɒst ɒv/
Meaning: The amount or effort required for something.
Example: As the cost of college rose, the cost to families became untenable.
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92. Credit with
/ˈkred.ɪt wɪð/
Meaning: To acknowledge someone as the creator or cause of something.
Example: Bell is credited with inventing the telephone.
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93. Credit for
/ˈkred.ɪt fɔːr/
Meaning: Public acknowledgment or praise for an achievement.
Example: Sandy took credit for the creation of the algorithm.
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94. A credit to
/ə ˈkred.ɪt tuː/
Meaning: Someone or something that brings honor to a group.
Example: Dan is a credit to the organization.
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95. Date at
/deɪt æt/
Meaning: To determine the age of something.
Example: The fossil was dated at 350 million years old.
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96. Date from
/deɪt frəm/
Meaning: To have come into being during a specific time.
Example: The vase dates from the 5th century.
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97. Deal with
/diːl wɪð/
Meaning: To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
Example: Workers spent months dealing with the aftermath.
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98. Debate on/over
/dɪˈbeɪt ɒn/
Meaning: To discuss or argue about a specific issue.
Example: The debate over how to allocate revenue lasted into the night.
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99. Defend against/from
/dɪˈfend əˈɡenst/
Meaning: To protect someone or something from harm or criticism.
Example: His publicist defended him against the media onslaught.
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100. Define as
/dɪˈfaɪn æz/
Meaning: To describe the exact nature or meaning of something.
Example: Many define healing as attaining a state of harmony.
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101. Delighted by
/dɪˈlaɪ.tɪd baɪ/
Meaning: Pleased by a person or something someone has done.
Example: Lena was delighted by her sister's suggestion.
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102. Delighted with
/dɪˈlaɪ.tɪd wɪð/
Meaning: Pleased by an inanimate object or thing.
Example: Sienna was delighted with the new technology.
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103. Demand that
/dɪˈmɑːnd ðæt/
Meaning: To insist on something happening.
Example: The company demands that all employees pass a drug test.
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104. Descend from / descendant of
/dɪˈsend frəm/
Meaning: To have originated from a specific ancestor or source.
Example: All domesticated dogs descended from wolves.
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105. Desirous of
/dɪˈzaɪə.rəs ɒv/
Meaning: Having or characterized by desire.
Example: Leaders who are desirous of wealth.
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106. Determined by
/dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd baɪ/
Meaning: Caused or decided by specific factors.
Example: Intelligence is determined by both nature and nurture.
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107. Different from / differ from
/ˈdɪf.ər.ənt frəm/
Meaning: Not the same as another.
Example: IQ tests are very different from other types of exams.
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108. Differ in
/ˈdɪf.ər ɪn/
Meaning: To be unlike in specific qualities or beliefs.
Example: Conservative citizens often differ widely in their beliefs.
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109. Difference between
/ˈdɪf.ər.əns bɪˈtwiːn/
Meaning: A way in which two things are not the same.
Example: The difference between investing and speculating is not clear.
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110. Difficult to
/ˈdɪf.ɪ.kəlt tuː/
Meaning: Needing much effort or skill to accomplish.
Example: It was difficult to assess the damage.
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111. Discourage from
/dɪˈskʌr.ɪdʒ frəm/
Meaning: To attempt to stop an action by expressing disapproval or creating obstacles.
Example: Sheila tried to discourage her son from watching TV.
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112. Dispose of
/dɪˈspoʊz ɒv/
Meaning: To get rid of something.
Example: The officer had improperly disposed of evidence.
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113. Distinguish between/from
/dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ bɪˈtwiːn/
Meaning: To recognize or treat as different.
Example: Distinguish right from wrong or distinguish between lying and truth.
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114. Diverge/divergent from
/daɪˈvɜːrdʒ frəm/
Meaning: To tend to be different or develop in different directions.
Example: Local accents are surprisingly divergent from one another.
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115. Draw on/from
/drɔː ɒn/
Meaning: To use one's experience or knowledge to help one do something.
Example: She draws on sad experiences or draws inspiration from childhood.
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116. Due to
/djuː tuː/
Meaning: Caused by (usually follows a form of "to be" on GMAT).
Example: The trend has been due to increased competition.
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117. Either...or / Neither...nor
/ˈaɪ.ðər... ɔːr/
Meaning: Used to refer to one of two possibilities (positive or negative).
Example: Either eat your vegetables or go to your room; neither your father nor I will be happy.
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118. Embarrassed by
/ɪmˈbær.əst baɪ/
Meaning: Feeling self-conscious or ashamed because of something.
Example: John was embarrassed by his parents' displays of affection.
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119. Employ as
/ɪmˈplɔɪ æz/
Meaning: To give someone a specific job or role.
Example: Employed as a teacher, she also worked as a bartender.
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120. Enable to
/ɪˈneɪ.bəl tuː/
Meaning: To make it possible for someone to do something.
Example: The funding increase enabled the school to purchase new textbooks.
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121. Enamored of/with
/ɪˈnæm.əd ɒv/
Meaning: Filled with a feeling of love or admiration.
Example: The boys were enamored of the puppy.
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122. Equal to
/ˈiː.kwəl tuː/
Meaning: Being capable of or matched with a task.
Example: The team showed that they were equal to the task.
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123. Estimate to be
/ˈes.tɪ.meɪt tuː biː/
Meaning: To roughly calculate or judge a value or cause.
Example: The family fortune was estimated to be nearly a billion dollars.
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124. Expect to
/ɪkˈspekt tuː/
Meaning: To regard something as likely to happen or to be required.
Example: Ruth expects her kids to clean their dishes.
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125. Expend on
/ɪkˈspend ɒn/
Meaning: To spend or use up a resource or time on an activity.
Example: The company expended its budget on the marketing campaign.
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126. Extend to
/ɪkˈstend tuː/
Meaning: To offer or make something available to someone.
Example: Celebrities who extend a helping hand to those in need.
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127. Extent of
/ɪkˈstent ɒv/
Meaning: The scale or degree of something.
Example: The interviews revealed the full extent of his madness.
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128. Exchange for
/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ fɔːr/
Meaning: To give something and receive something else in return.
Example: He exchanged the shoes for a more comfortable pair.
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129. Familiar with
/fəˈmɪl.i.ər wɪð/
Meaning: Having a good knowledge of something.
Example: He wasn't even familiar with Beethoven's Fifth.
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130. Fascinated by/with
/ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪ.tɪd baɪ/
Meaning: Extremely interested in something.
Example: Frannie is particularly fascinated by string theory.
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131. Fascination with
/ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən wɪð/
Meaning: A feeling of intense interest in something.
Example: Her fascination with physics isn't limited to theories.
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132. Fluctuation in
/ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən ɪn/
Meaning: An irregular rising and falling in number or amount.
Example: Fluctuations in the stock market have made investors wary.
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133. Focus on
/ˈfoʊ.kəs ɒn/
Meaning: To direct one's attention or effort towards a specific task.
Example: Focusing on the task at hand rather than worrying.
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134. Followed by
/ˈfɒl.oʊd baɪ/
Meaning: Happening after or following something else.
Example: The reading will be followed by a Q&A period.
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135. For every x, y
/fɔːr ˈev.ri/
Meaning: Used to show a cause-and-effect relationship or ratio.
Example: For every thousand dollars in sales, the company will donate one dollar.
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136. Forbid/forbidden to
/fəˈbɪd tuː/
Meaning: To refuse to allow something.
Example: The hunters were forbidden to enter private lands.
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137. Frequency/infrequency of
/ˈfriː.kwən.si ɒv/
Meaning: The rate at which something occurs.
Example: The frequency of the collisions indicates a need for reevaluation.
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138. From X to Y
/frəm ... tuː/
Meaning: Indicating a range, distance, or change in amount.
Example: The price dropped from $4.00 to $2.50.
139
139. Hindered by
/ˈhɪn.dərd baɪ/
Meaning: To be delayed or obstructed by something.
Example: His advancement was hindered by his lack of confidence.
140
140. Inclined/disinclined to
/ɪnˈklaɪnd tuː/
Meaning: Having a tendency or being likely to do something.
Example: She was inclined to refuse the promotion.
141
141. Identical to
/aɪˈden.tɪ.kəl tuː/
Meaning: Similar in every detail.
Example: Fraternal twins are not identical to each other.
142
142. Introduce to
/ˌɪn.trəˈdjuːs tuː/
Meaning: To bring something new into use or a new person into a group.
Example: Nomadic tribes introduced the invasive species to the wetlands.
143
143. Inherit from
/ɪnˈher.ɪt frəm/
Meaning: To receive something from a predecessor.
Example: He inherited the economic crisis from his predecessor.
144
144. In an effort to
/ɪn æn ˈef.ət tuː/
Meaning: Attempting to achieve a specific goal.
Example: In an effort to make her patients feel comfortable.
145
145. In awe of
/ɪn ɔː ɒv/
Meaning: Feeling a sense of wonder and respect.
Example: Robert was in awe of his mentor's accomplishments.
146
146. In danger of
/ɪn ˈdeɪn.dʒər ɒv/
Meaning: Likely to suffer something unpleasant.
Example: Luke was in danger of failing the class.
147
147. In order to
/ɪn ˈɔː.dər tuː/
Meaning: For the purpose of doing something.
Example: Disguise his voice in order to preserve his anonymity.
148
148. Independent from
/ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt frəm/
Meaning: To be autonomous or separate from something.
Example: The three branches of government are independent from one another.
149
149. Independent of
/ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt ɒv/
Meaning: Without being influenced by or considering something else.
Example: Uphold the Constitution independent of personal politics.
150
150. Indifferent/indifference + to/towards
/ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt tuː/
Meaning: Having no particular interest or sympathy.
Example: His indifference towards the homeless was tasteless.
151
151. Infect with
/ɪnˈfekt wɪð/
Meaning: To contaminate or affect with a disease.
Example: Those who became infected with Ebola were quarantined.
152
152. Instance of
/ˈɪn.stəns ɒv/
Meaning: An example or single occurrence of something.
Example: Yet another instance of a quid pro quo at high levels.
153
153. Instead of
/ɪnˈsted ɒv/
Meaning: In place of someone or something else.
Example: She takes the car instead of the train.
154
154. Instill in/into
/ɪnˈstɪl ɪn/
Meaning: To gradually but firmly establish an idea in a person's mind.
Example: The importance of volunteering was instilled in the children.
155
155. Intend/intent to
/ɪnˈtend tuː/
Meaning: To have a specific plan or purpose in mind.
Example: George intended to compliment his girlfriend.
156
156. Interaction of
/ˌɪn.təˈræk.ʃən ɒv/
Meaning: The reciprocal action or influence of two things.
Example: The interaction of stearic acid and lye causes saponification.
157
157. Introduce to
/ˌɪn.trəˈdjuːs tuː/
Meaning: To present someone to another person for the first time.
Example: Fredericka introduced her best friend to her new boyfriend.
158
158. Isolate from
/ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt frəm/
Meaning: To set someone or something apart from others.
Example: Randy's awkwardness made him feel isolated from the team.
159
159. Joined by
/dʒɔɪnd baɪ/
Meaning: To be accompanied or linked by something.
Example: He was joined on stage by the rest of the cast.
160
160. Judge by
/dʒʌdʒ baɪ/
Meaning: To be evaluated on the basis of specific criteria.
Example: Judged not by the color of their skin, but by their character.
161
161. Just as ... so (too)
/dʒʌst æz... soʊ/
Meaning: Used to compare similar things (in the same way that...).
Example: Just as the President leads the US, so the Prime Minister leads Canada.
162
162. Known as
/noʊn æz/
Meaning: Named or referred to as.
Example: The serial killer known as Jack the Ripper was never caught.
163
163. Known for
/noʊn fɔːr/
Meaning: Recognized for a specific quality or achievement.
Example: Peyote is known for its hallucinogenic properties.
164
164. Known to be
/noʊn tuː biː/
Meaning: Recognized as having a certain characteristic.
Example: Monkeys are known to be quite playful.
165
165. Lead to
/liːd tuː/
Meaning: To cause or result in something.
Example: The declaration led to worries from European leaders.
166
166. Likely/unlikely to
/ˈlaɪ.kli tuː/
Meaning: Probable or expected to perform an action.
Example: Rachel is likely to be accepted to a prestigious college.
167
167. Liken to
/ˈlaɪ.kən tuː/
Meaning: To compare something to another as being similar.
Example: The poet likened the woman's eyes to sapphires.
168
168. Localized in
/ˈloʊ.kəl.aɪzd ɪn/
Meaning: Restricted or confined to a particular place.
Example: Bone cancer incidences were localized in a town downwind of a factory.
169
169. Manage to
/ˈmæn.ɪdʒ tuː/
Meaning: To succeed in doing something difficult.
Example: She always manages to land on her feet.
170
170. Means of/to
/miːnz ɒv/
Meaning: A method or way to achieve a goal.
Example: Not the most effective means of treating insomnia, but a means to relax.
171
171. Mistake for
/mɪˈsteɪk fɔːr/
Meaning: To confuse someone or something with another.
Example: Jane mistook Randall's car keys for her own.
172
172. Model after
/ˈmɒd.əl ˈɑːf.tər/
Meaning: To use something as a template or inspiration.
Example: The concept car is modeled after American muscle cars.
173
173. Move away from
/muːv əˈweɪ frəm/
Meaning: To change one's ideas or position on an issue.
Example: Moving away from regressive policies to court younger voters.
174
174. Native to / a native of
/ˈneɪ.tɪv tuː/
Meaning: Originating in a place (thing) or being born in a place (person).
Example: A native of Boston studied plants native to the Amazon.
175
175. Necessary to / need to
/ˈnes.ə.ser.i tuː/
Meaning: Required to achieve a result.
Example: It is still necessary to prioritize your health.
176
176. Need for
/niːd fɔːr/
Meaning: A requirement for a specific solution or action.
Example: The declining birth rate highlights the need for creative solutions.
177
177. Necessity of/for
/nəˈses.ɪ.ti ɒv/
Meaning: The fact of being required or indispensable.
Example: The agreement emphasizes the necessity of transparency.
178
178. Not X but Y
/nɒt ... bʌt/
Meaning: Used to correct a statement by providing an alternative.
Example: The loan came not from his parents but from his cousin.
179
179. Not only ... but (also) / Not just ... but also
/nɒt ˈoʊn.li... bʌt ˈɔːl.soʊ/
Meaning: Used for emphasizing that two things are true.
Example: Clint Eastwood is known not only as an actor but also as a director.
180
180. Not so much as
/nɒt soʊ mʌtʃ æz/
Meaning: Used to suggest that one description is more accurate than another.
Example: Known not so much for holding office as for raising awareness.
181
181. Note/notice that
/noʊt ðæt/
Meaning: To observe or record a specific fact.
Example: Doctors noted that patients exhibited disparate symptoms.
182
182. Oblivious to
/əˈblɪv.i.əs tuː/
Meaning: Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one.
Example: Selfish people are often oblivious to the concerns of others.
183
183. Opportunity for/to
/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti tuː/
Meaning: A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
Example: An opportunity for open dialogue and an opportunity to relax.
184
184. Opposed/opposition to
/əˈpoʊzd tuː/
Meaning: Disapproving of or resisting something.
Example: Opposition to the union's demands is strong.
185
185. Opposite of
/ˈɒp.ə.zɪt ɒv/
Meaning: A person or thing that is totally different from another.
Example: Conveyed the exact opposite of what he had told her.
186
186. Order to
/ˈɔːr.dər tuː/
Meaning: To give an authoritative command to do something.
Example: The judge ordered the court to quiet down.
187
187. Ought to
/ɔːt tuː/
Meaning: Used to indicate duty or correctness.
Example: You ought to consider changing your diet.
188
188. Out of
/aʊt ɒv/
Meaning: From or through (used to show importance or origins).
Example: Rather than making a big deal out of minor annoyances.
189
189. Originate from
/əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.neɪt frəm/
Meaning: To arise or come from a specific practice or source.
Example: Halloween originated from an ancient pagan festival.
190
190. Originate in
/əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.neɪt ɪn/
Meaning: To start in a specific location or time period.
Example: All Hallows Eve originated in eighth century Europe.
191
191. Originate with
/əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.neɪt wɪð/
Meaning: To begin with a specific person or group.
Example: The ancient pagan festival originated with the Celts.
192
192. Partake in
/pɑːrˈteɪk ɪn/
Meaning: To take part in an activity.
Example: Let's partake in the festivities.
193
193. Participate/participant in
/pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt ɪn/
Meaning: To be involved in an action or event.
Example: Local business owners participated in the cleanup.
194
194. Perceive as
/pəˈsiːv æz/
Meaning: To regard or interpret something in a certain way.
Example: Sometimes people perceive opportunities as threats.
195
195. Potential to
/pəˈten.ʃəl tuː/
Meaning: Having the capacity to develop into something in the future.
Example: Advancements have the potential to change the way we view consciousness.
196
196. Predispose to
/ˌpriː.dɪˈspoʊz tuː/
Meaning: To make someone liable or inclined to a specific condition.
Example: Her family history indicated that she was predisposed to diabetes.
197
197. Prefer / preferable to
/prɪˈfɜːr tuː/
Meaning: To like one thing better than another.
Example: A regular checkup was preferable to cavities.
198
198. Prejudice / prejudiced against
/ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs əˈɡenst/
Meaning: Having an unfavorable opinion without cause.
Example: The landlord was prejudiced against immigrants.
199
199. Prevent from
/prɪˈvent frəm/
Meaning: To stop someone or something from doing an action.
Example: Only a narrow barrier prevented the water from entering.
200
200. Prior to
/ˈpraɪ.ər tuː/
Meaning: Before a specific time or event.
Example: You must pass the written exam prior to taking the on-road test.
201
201. Prized by
/praɪzd baɪ/
Meaning: Valued extremely highly by a specific group.
Example: High quality figs were so prized by the Greeks.
202
202. Prohibit from
/prəˈhɪb.ɪt frəm/
Meaning: Formally forbid someone from doing something.
Example: Regulations prohibited the group from entering the preserve.
203
203. Prone to
/proʊn tuː/
Meaning: Likely to or liable to suffer from, do, or experience something regrettable.
Example: The application was prone to crashes.
204
204. Protect Against
/prəˈtekt əˈɡenst/
Meaning: To keep safe from harm or injury.
Example: Exercise helps protect against heart disease.
205
205. Prove that
/pruːv ðæt/
Meaning: To demonstrate the truth of something by evidence or argument.
Example: The attorney proved that his client was innocent.
206
206. Provide with
/prəˈvaɪd wɪð/
Meaning: To supply someone with something useful.
Example: The venture capital provided the company with funding.
207
207. Range from to
/reɪndʒ frəm ... tuː/
Meaning: To vary between two points.
Example: Topics ranged from source evaluation to the influence of advertisers.
208
208. Range of
/reɪndʒ ɒv/
Meaning: A variety of things of a particular type.
Example: The SUV models offer a range of optional features.
209
209. Rather than
/ˈrɑː.ðər ðæn/
Meaning: Used to indicate a preference for one thing over another.
Example: I would rather run outdoors than use a treadmill.
210
210. Receptive to
/rɪˈsep.tɪv tuː/
Meaning: Willing to consider or accept new suggestions and ideas.
Example: Greg has never been receptive to criticism.
211
211. Refer/reference to
/rɪˈfɜːr tuː/
Meaning: To mention or allude to something.
Example: Refer to the closing chapter; there are several references to Eden.
212
212. Regard as
/rɪˈɡɑːrd æz/
Meaning: To think of someone or something in a particular way.
Example: Some people regard him as the most skilled healer.
213
213. Relate/related to
/rɪˈleɪt tuː/
Meaning: To have a connection with or be connected by blood or marriage.
Example: Difficult to relate to his brothers, even though he was related to them.
214
214. Reluctant to
/rɪˈlʌk.tənt tuː/
Meaning: Unwilling and hesitant to do something.
Example: Darla was reluctant to take off her shoes.
215
215. Replace with
/rɪˈpleɪs wɪð/
Meaning: To provide a substitute for someone or something.
Example: The baker replaced chocolate chips with carob chips.
216
216. Require that/to
/rɪˈkwaɪər ðæt/
Meaning: To need something or make something necessary.
Example: The government requires public companies to follow guidelines.
217
217. Required/requirement of
/rɪˈkwaɪərd ɒv/
Meaning: Something needed or demanded from someone.
Example: Wondering what else the company would require of him.
218
218. Resemblance to/ resemblance between ... and
/rɪˈzem.bləns tuː/
Meaning: The state of being similar to something.
Example: His girlfriend bears a striking resemblance to his ex.
219
219. Resistant/resistance to
/rɪˈzɪs.tənt tuː/
Meaning: Having the ability to withstand something.
Example: Doctors worry that a new strain will be resistant to antibiotics.
220
220. Respond/response to
/rɪˈspɒnd tuː/
Meaning: To say or do something as a reaction to something else.
Example: The UN recommended diplomacy in response to the threat.
221
221. Responsible for/responsibility of
/rɪˈspɒn.sɪ.bəl fɔːr/
Meaning: Having an obligation to do something or having control over someone.
Example: The school is responsible for intellectual education.
222
222. Responsibility to
/rɪˈspɒn.sɪ.bɪl.ə.ti tuː/
Meaning: A moral or legal duty to do a specific action.
Example: It is your responsibility to keep your room clean.
223
223. Restitution for/of
/ˌres.tɪˈtʃuː.ʃən fɔːr/
Meaning: Compensation for losses or return of property.
Example: The lawsuit sought restitution for financial losses.
224
224. Result from
/rɪˈzʌlt frəm/
Meaning: To be caused by something.
Example: Student performance had resulted from the change in menu.
225
225. Result in
/rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/
Meaning: To cause something to happen.
Example: The change in the menu resulted in an increase in performance.
226
226. Result of
/rɪˈzʌlt ɒv/
Meaning: An outcome or consequence of an action.
Example: Performance was a result of the change in the menu.
227
227. Rid of
/rɪd ɒv/
Meaning: To make someone or something free of an unwanted thing.
Example: He wanted to rid the brand of its elitist reputation.
228
228. Sacrifice for
/ˈsæk.rɪ.faɪs fɔːr/
Meaning: To give up something valued for the sake of something else.
Example: How much freedom citizens are willing to sacrifice for security.
229
229. Same as
/seɪm æz/
Meaning: Exactly like another thing.
Example: Omitting the truth is the same as lying.
230
230. Save for
/seɪv fɔːr/
Meaning: Except for.
Example: Save for her best friend, Tina's friends didn't attend.
231
231. Save from
/seɪv frəm/
Meaning: To rescue from harm or destruction.
Example: Attempts to save Earth from destruction.
232
232. In search of
/ɪn sɜːrtʃ ɒv/
Meaning: Trying to find something.
Example: Set out West in search of gold and fortune.
233
233. Sensitive to
/ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv tuː/
Meaning: Showing awareness or understanding of others' feelings.
Example: Justine was sensitive to her employees' concerns.
234
234. Sequence of
/ˈsiː.kwəns ɒv/
Meaning: A particular order in which related events follow each other.
Example: The sequence of events leading up to the crash was unclear.
235
235. Show that
/ʃoʊ ðæt/
Meaning: To demonstrate that a certain fact is true.
Example: Show your boss that you can manage this project.
236
236. Similar to
/ˈsɪm.ɪ.lər tuː/
Meaning: Having a resemblance in appearance or nature.
Example: Intelligence of pigs is similar to that of dogs.
237
237. So X as to Y
/soʊ ... æz tuː/
Meaning: To a degree that causes a specific result.
Example: Her victory was so decisive as to arouse suspicions.
238
238. So X that Y
/soʊ ... ðæt/
Meaning: Used to emphasize the quality of something leading to a result.
Example: The earthquake was so powerful that the windows rattled.
239
239. Spend on
/spend ɒn/
Meaning: To use money or time for a specific purpose.
Example: The company spent more money on training programs.
240
240. Subject to
/ˈsʌb.dʒekt tuː/
Meaning: Likely or liable to be affected by something or conditional upon.
Example: Terms are subject to change without notification.
241
241. Substitute for
/ˈsʌb.stɪ.tʃuːt fɔːr/
Meaning: To use someone or something instead of another.
Example: Substitute honey for granulated sugar.
242
242. Suffer from
/ˈsʌf.ər frəm/
Meaning: To experience something bad or unpleasant.
Example: Jackson claimed to suffer from numerous rare illnesses.
243
243. Superior to
/suːˈpɪə.ri.ər tuː/
Meaning: Better than or higher in rank than another.
Example: Serena thinks she is superior to her classmates.
244
244. Supplanted by
/səˈplɑːn.tɪd baɪ/
Meaning: To be replaced by something else.
Example: Procedures have been supplanted by minimally invasive techniques.
245
245. Suspicious of
/səˈspɪʃ.əs ɒv/
Meaning: Having a cautious distrust of someone or something.
Example: The king became suspicious of even his closest advisors.
246
246. Sympathy for
/ˈsɪm.pə.θi fɔːr/
Meaning: Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone's misfortune.
Example: Regulators had little sympathy for the market manipulators.
247
247. Sympathize with
/ˈsɪm.pə.θaɪz wɪð/
Meaning: To feel or express sympathy or to agree with a sentiment.
Example: The congressman sympathized with those calling for lower taxes.
248
248. Take advantage of
/teɪk ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ ɒv/
Meaning: To make use of a situation to gain an end.
Example: The insurgents took advantage of the power vacuum.
249
249. Target at
/ˈtɑː.ɡɪt æt/
Meaning: To aim something at a specific group.
Example: Advertisements are targeted at senior citizens.
250
250. Tend/tendency to
/tend tuː/
Meaning: To be likely to behave in a particular way.
Example: Many people have a tendency to snack while watching TV.
251
251. Think of as
/θɪŋk ɒv æz/
Meaning: To regard someone or something in a specific way.
Example: Think of the GMAT as an opportunity.
252
252. Thought
/θɔːt/
Meaning: To regard someone as having a specific trait.
Example: Neighbors thought him eccentric.
253
253. Thought to be
/θɔːt tuː biː/
Meaning: Believed or considered to be.
Example: The painting was thought to be one of Picasso's early works.
254
254. Tie to
/taɪ tuː/
Meaning: To connect or link something to another.
Example: The collapse was tied to increased housing speculation.
255
255. Tinker with
/ˈtɪŋ.kər wɪð/
Meaning: To attempt to repair or improve something in a casual way.
Example: Grandfather spends time tinkering with his ham radios.
256
256. Tolerant of
/ˈtɒl.ər.ənt ɒv/
Meaning: Willing to accept feelings or beliefs different from your own.
Example: The longer we remain tolerant of corruption.
257
257. Transmit to
/trænzˈmɪt tuː/
Meaning: To pass something on from one person or place to another.
Example: Cellular phones transmit radio waves to cell towers.
258
258. Type of
/taɪp ɒv/
Meaning: A category of people or things having common characteristics.
Example: With so many different types of cereal available.
259
259. Use as
/juːz æz/
Meaning: To utilize something for a specific purpose.
Example: Rose used the broken door as a life raft.
260
260. Used to
/juːst tuː/
Meaning: Accustomed to or signifying a past habit.
Example: If you're not used to working long hours; I used to be in your position.
261
261. In violation of
/ɪn ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən ɒv/
Meaning: In a way that breaks a law or agreement.
Example: In violation of the ceasefire, soldiers launched an incursion.
262
262. Vote for
/voʊt fɔːr/
Meaning: To select someone or something in an election.
Example: Voting for a third-party candidate.
263
263. Way to
/weɪ tuː/
Meaning: A method of doing something.
Example: The best way to fight racism is to increase education.
264
264. Whether (or not)
/ˈweð.ər/
Meaning: Expressing a doubt or choice between alternatives.
Example: Regardless of whether you are in the mood to study.
265
265. Willing/unwilling to
/ˈwɪl.ɪŋ tuː/
Meaning: Ready, eager, or prepared to do something.
Example: The company was willing to take steps to ensure safety.
266
266. Worry about
/ˈwɜː.ri əˈbaʊt/
Meaning: To feel anxious or concerned about something.
Example: Students worry excessively about fitting in.
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IDIOM266
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Global Economy & Finance87
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International Relations & Politics52
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Social issue36
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Employment13
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Law, Rules & Penalties18
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Media, Public Reaction & Social Behavior23
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Psychology & Human Behavior18
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Technology & Research72
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Health & Medical Research129
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Neuroscience & Biology39
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Education & Pedagogy59
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Art50
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History & Anthropology0
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Science & Chemistry16
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Nature10
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