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1. She thinks of me as just a friend
Think of ...as: idioms
There is no easy test - but in a pinch - you can divide by 2 and check whether or not the resulting number is divisble by 4
Only when referring to an actual location
Number is a whole number that - when divided by two yields a remainder of 1. these numbers end in 1 - 3 -5 -7 - or 9.


2. Dividend
Target .....at: idioms
Replace all variables in the with numbers - read through the new problem and answer the question - plug your number into the answer choices and look for your number
The number you are dividing another number into
Native of: idioms


3. A # is divisible by 3 if
On the GMAT Fractions are expressed in their most reduced form. This means that you'll have to simply your anwers - for instance - by reducing fractions. To reduce a fraction - simply find a number that's a factor of both its numerator and denominat
A subject must always agree with its verb
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Credit...with:idioms


4. April found herself choosing between the devil and the deep blue sea.
Between...and: idioms
From...to:idioms
So 16=4 or -4 b/c both (4)^2 and (-4)^2=16 you cannot add these unless they have a common root. so 2+2=2 but 2+3 doesn't equal 5. To multiply and divide just treat them as regular integers: 6x3=18 or 3/2 basically they're subject to the same rules as
As: idioms


5. Sheep herding requires a shepherd to stay with his flock at all times.
More...than
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
When you're dealing with questions that ask you to weaken or strengthen the author's conclusion - be very wary of answer choices that while within the scope - do exactly the opposite of what you want - while it is the scope of the argument - it is th
Require ...to: idioms


6. I look back fondly on the 1983 County Fair - at which I won the prize for biggest watermelon.
When multiplying two or more fractions - just multiply their numerators and then their denominators. Dividing fractions works a lot like multiplying fractions - with one important extra step. To divide fractions - multiply the first by the reciprocal
Which: idioms
Number is one that can be divided evenly by 2. numbers are whole and they end in 2 - 4 -6 -8 - or 0. The number zero (0) is considered this.
Distinguish from: idioms


7. Extreme
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
If you need to add or subtract two fractions that have the same denominator - simply add or subtract their numerators - like this: 3/4+1/4=4/4 or 1 - If the numbers in the denominators are different - this opertation will invovle a couple of extra s
Think of ...as: idioms


8. The talk show host agitated the guests to the point that they were throwing chairs at each other.
That : idioms
Consider : idioms
A subject must always agree with its verb
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.


9. Adding and subtracting exponents
Just as....so too: idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
That : idioms
To add and subtract exponents - both the base and the power must be the same. If they are - just add or subtract as you normally would. So - 3x^2+5x^2=8x^2


10. Integer
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Permit to: idioms
A subject must always agree with its verb
Are numbers that can be divided into another number without leaving a remainder. For example - the numbers 1 -2 -3 -4 -6 and 12 are the factors of 12.


11. Whole number
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
If the author proves his point by making an assumption - you'll include additional data to bolster the assumption....if the author cites a survey in support of his conclusion - you'll give evidence to prove the validity of the survey.etc...


12. Any number to the 1 power is
Different from:idioms
Itself 5^1=5
See as:idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms


13. Multiple
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Worry about: idioms
AD VS. BCE


14. Remainder

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15. That desk is where I spend countless hours working at my thankless job.
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Where:idioms
The argument is dictated by the information given in the conclusion and the premises - by far the most common reason for eliminating answer choices in the arguments section
Try to: idioms


16. She was so blunt that many considered her rude.
So....that:idioms
Whom: idioms : he use whom
Is simply a mathematical way of saying 'different.' So when you are asked to count the distinct prime factors of 12 - you would answer that there are two 2 and 3. Even though 12=2x2x3 - you can only count 2 once.
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called


17. Any negative number raised to an odd power stays
Negative -3^3=-27
Just as....so too: idioms
Neither...nor :idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s


18. Opposite

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19. Odd number
Number is a whole number that - when divided by two yields a remainder of 1. these numbers end in 1 - 3 -5 -7 - or 9.
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
Like: idioms
Each:idioms


20. more - -er - between
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Ability ..to:idioms
To solve an equation that contains two fractions containing variables when they're equal to each other - you can simply cross multiply or multiply the top of each fraction by the bottom of the other. 3x/4=3/2 (3x)(2)=(3)(4)=6x=12 x=2
All or both: idioms


21. Many of the top designers - such as Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan - have less expensive lines as well. Is used to mean for example
Such as: idioms
So 16=4 or -4 b/c both (4)^2 and (-4)^2=16 you cannot add these unless they have a common root. so 2+2=2 but 2+3 doesn't equal 5. To multiply and divide just treat them as regular integers: 6x3=18 or 3/2 basically they're subject to the same rules as
Like: idioms
More...than


22. Quotient
The number you are dividing another number into
See as:idioms
So....that:idioms
The result of division


23. Much - amount - less
The last two digits - considered as a number - are divisible by 4. Example - Take 728. The last two digits form the number 28 - which is divisble by 4.
All or both: idioms
More...than
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms


24. Coefficient
Are numbers that can be divided into another number without leaving a remainder. For example - the numbers 1 -2 -3 -4 -6 and 12 are the factors of 12.
The more...the -er:idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called


25. You should use a singular verb.... The number of excuses grows every time he tells the story.
The number of : idioms
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Difference/orginal
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity


26. Fractional Exponents
Native to: idioms
When multiplying two or more fractions - just multiply their numerators and then their denominators. Dividing fractions works a lot like multiplying fractions - with one important extra step. To divide fractions - multiply the first by the reciprocal
Like: idioms
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots


27. Order of operations
The number of : idioms
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Replace all variables in the with numbers - read through the new problem and answer the question - plug your number into the answer choices and look for your number


28. I can physically prohibit you from interrupting me again.
The more...the -er:idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Prohibit ...from: idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it


29. Use the
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Forbid to: idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
Negative -3^3=-27


30. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
There is no easy test - but in a pinch - you can divide by 2 and check whether or not the resulting number is divisble by 4
Credit...with:idioms
Define as:idioms
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same


31. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
Either ....or: idioms
Contrast...with: idioms
Like: idioms
Number is one that can be divided evenly by 2. numbers are whole and they end in 2 - 4 -6 -8 - or 0. The number zero (0) is considered this.


32. She worried about where they would hide the loot.
As....as
Consider : idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Worry about: idioms


33. Where
Only when referring to an actual location
The top number in a fraction
So....that:idioms
Either ....or: idioms


34. Any negative number raised to an even power becomes
Just as....so too: idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms
Is simply a mathematical way of saying 'different.' So when you are asked to count the distinct prime factors of 12 - you would answer that there are two 2 and 3. Even though 12=2x2x3 - you can only count 2 once.
Positive-3^4=81


35. I forbid you to interrupt me again
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
If you need to add or subtract two fractions that have the same denominator - simply add or subtract their numerators - like this: 3/4+1/4=4/4 or 1 - If the numbers in the denominators are different - this opertation will invovle a couple of extra s
Forbid to: idioms
The result of subtraction


36. Washing my car in the winter is not as easy as it is in the summer.
Is the most basic expression of parts of a whole.For example. if a whole pizza has 8 slices and James eats 3 - he has eaten 3/8 of the pizza.
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Forbid to: idioms
As....as


37. Parallel Construction
Worry about: idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Difference/orginal


38. Give a child as much love as you can. No human can read that amount of material in an hour.
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
Difference/orginal
Superior to : idioms
The result of addition is called this


39. Distinct

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40. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
Both...and: idioms
More...than
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Associate with : idioms


41. Denominator
If you need to add or subtract two fractions that have the same denominator - simply add or subtract their numerators - like this: 3/4+1/4=4/4 or 1 - If the numbers in the denominators are different - this opertation will invovle a couple of extra s
Think of ...as: idioms
Not only...but also : idioms
The bottom number in a fraction


42. Exponent

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43. Divisible
When a number can be divided evenly by another number - it is said to be divisible by that number. So 6 is divisble by 3 - but is not divisible by 4. The GMAT - however is more likely to ask you whether 728 is divisible by 4. ( Yes it is)
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Attribute...to:idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3


44. He does not bathe every day - as I do. IS used to compare noun/ verb combinations.
As: idioms
There is no easy test - but in a pinch - you can divide by 2 and check whether or not the resulting number is divisible by 4
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
A number of: idioms


45. I am responsible for feeding the parakeet.
AD VS. BCE
Responsible for: idioms
The same....as: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms


46. That car is just like one my father had. Is used when comparing only nouns.
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Define as:idioms
Like: idioms
If the author proves his point by making an assumption - you'll include additional data to bolster the assumption....if the author cites a survey in support of his conclusion - you'll give evidence to prove the validity of the survey.etc...


47. Reducing fractions

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48. The more you eat - the fatter you get
To solve an equation that contains two fractions containing variables when they're equal to each other - you can simply cross multiply or multiply the top of each fraction by the bottom of the other. 3x/4=3/2 (3x)(2)=(3)(4)=6x=12 x=2
The more...the -er:idioms
All or both: idioms
Regard as :idioms


49. Although she looks much older - Faye Dunaway is the same age as my mother's.
To add and subtract exponents - both the base and the power must be the same. If they are - just add or subtract as you normally would. So - 3x^2+5x^2=8x^2
Each:idioms
Native to: idioms
The same....as: idioms


50. Plugging in
Both...and: idioms
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Replace all variables in the with numbers - read through the new problem and answer the question - plug your number into the answer choices and look for your number
Think of ...as: idioms