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1. noun - Not surprisingly - Robert De Niro is a native of New York City
Native of: idioms
Have exactly 2 distinct factors:1 and themselves. For example - 13 is prime b/c its only factor are 1 and 13. The number 1 is not prime; it has only one distinct factor
Distinguish from: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms

2. The 4 Step Approach
Only two things comparatives: idioms
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.
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
As....as

3. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
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.
Credit...with:idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Is an integer - it's neither pos nor neg - and it's even mutiplying this always give you a product of 0 and dividing this is impossible

4. Plugging in
Associate with : 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
Like: idioms
Target .....at: idioms

5. Digit
Describes integers listed in ascending order - which are separated by the same interval. The numbers 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 are consective integers and the numbers 2 - 4 - 6 -8 are consecutive even integers.
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
Are 0.1.2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 - and 9-the numbers you see on a telephone. GMAT math problems might ask you either to count digits or supply a missing digit. Try counting the digits in 2654.189. There are seven.
Forbid to: idioms

6. Out of scope
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
All or both: idioms
Believe ...to be: idioms

7. Subject/Verb Agreement
A subject must always agree with its verb
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Which: idioms
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.

8. You should use a singular verb.... The number of excuses grows every time he tells the story.
1:5^0=1
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
The number of : idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.

9. Multiple
Estimate....to be :idioms
Responsible for: idioms
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.

10. Many cigarette companies target their advertising at children.
All or both: idioms
Responsible for: 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
Target .....at: idioms

11. The sideshow barker estimated Henry to be a fool.
Estimate....to be :idioms
Are a way of expressing parts of a whole. To add or subtract just line up the decimal points. For multiplying/dividing decimals add up the total number of decimal places to the right of the decimal point in the numbers you multiplied and put the deci
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
1:5^0=1

12. Zero

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13. A # is divisble by 4 if
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.
Estimate....to be :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...
The bottom number in a fraction

14. Where
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
Only when referring to an actual location
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 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called

15. Any number to the 0 power is
So....as to be: idioms
All or both: idioms
1:5^0=1
The result of addition is called this

16. A # is divisble by 5 if
Is an integer - it's neither pos nor neg - and it's even mutiplying this always give you a product of 0 and dividing this is impossible
Not so....as:idioms
Native of: idioms
It ends in 5 or 0

17. Reciprocal
Make sure that the bases are the same. To multiply - add the exponents and multiply the coefficients - and to divide - subtract the exponents and divide the coefficients - 3x^25x^3=15x^5 and 15x^6/3x^2=5x^4
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Try to: idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5

18. I can physically prohibit you from interrupting me again.
Adding its digits yields a number divisible by 3
Not...but : idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Prohibit ...from: idioms

19. Integer
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Credit...with:idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction

20. The talk show host agitated the guests to the point that they were throwing chairs at each other.
Ability ..to:idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
Simply tells you to 'multiply this number x times.' So 2^3= 2x2x2 or 8. The number you multiply is called the base and the little superscript number that tells you how many times to multiply the base is called an exponent or a power. So in 3^2 - 3 is
That : 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
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.
Such as: idioms
Which: idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news

22. Just as I have found my cell phone indispensable - so you will too
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
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
Not...but : idioms
Just as....so too: idioms

23. Prime numbers
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Consider : idioms
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Have exactly 2 distinct factors:1 and themselves. For example - 13 is prime b/c its only factor are 1 and 13. The number 1 is not prime; it has only one distinct factor

24. I no longer believe the tooth fairy to be real
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
Simply tells you to 'multiply this number x times.' So 2^3= 2x2x2 or 8. The number you multiply is called the base and the little superscript number that tells you how many times to multiply the base is called an exponent or a power. So in 3^2 - 3 is
Native of: idioms
Believe ...to be: idioms

25. I look back fondly on the 1983 County Fair - at which I won the prize for biggest watermelon.
Which: idioms
Where:idioms
The result of division
Willl focus more on describing the pattern of reasoning than in paraphasing the content of the argument - questions of this type may read: Which of the following indicates a flaw in the reasoning above? - Susan's attempt to counter Tim's claim is bes

26. I am responsible for feeding the parakeet.
When:idioms
Responsible for: idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
Regard as :idioms

27. Adding/subtractin fractions
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
That : idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
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.

28. Many - Number - Fewer
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
Either ....or: idioms

29. Even number
Neither...nor :idioms
When you see this just turn the base into a fraction by putting a 1 over it and proceed as you would with a nonnegative exponent so 3^-2=(1/3)^2=1/9
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
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.

30. Who left the door open?-subject - He left the door open
Like: idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Who:idioms :he use who
Each:idioms

31. Why must you act like a four-year old. is used to mean similar to
Which: idioms
That : idioms
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
Like: idioms

32. Reasoning

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33. She was so blunt that many considered her rude.
Not...but : idioms
So....that:idioms
Think of ...as: idioms
Responsibility to: idioms

34. Consecutive
Not so....as:idioms
Describes integers listed in ascending order - which are separated by the same interval. The numbers 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 are consective integers and the numbers 2 - 4 - 6 -8 are consecutive even integers.
AD VS. BCE
See as:idioms

35. Route 66 is a highway that runs from Chicago to Los Angeles.
From...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
Attribute...to:idioms
Worry about: idioms

36. A # is divisble by 6 if
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
A subject must always agree with its verb
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
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)

37. Joe is so smart as to be intimidating.
So....as to be: idioms
The bottom number in a fraction
Responsible for: idioms
Simply tells you to 'multiply this number x times.' So 2^3= 2x2x2 or 8. The number you multiply is called the base and the little superscript number that tells you how many times to multiply the base is called an exponent or a power. So in 3^2 - 3 is

38. That car is just like one my father had. Is used when comparing only nouns.
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.
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Like: 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

39. Misplaced Modifier
When you see this just turn the base into a fraction by putting a 1 over it and proceed as you would with a nonnegative exponent so 3^-2=(1/3)^2=1/9
1:5^0=1
A number of: idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies

40. Simple Past
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
So....that:idioms
Superior to : idioms

41. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
Are 0.1.2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 - and 9-the numbers you see on a telephone. GMAT math problems might ask you either to count digits or supply a missing digit. Try counting the digits in 2654.189. There are seven.
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
Contrast...with: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms

42. Percent
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Which: idioms
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x

43. Many wrongly consider Henry Kissinger the greatest statesman of the twentieth century.
Consider : idioms
Worry about: idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Different from:idioms

44. I will eat neither tomatoes nor Brussels sprouts; they smell funny
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
A number of: idioms
Neither...nor :idioms

45. Extreme
Willl focus more on describing the pattern of reasoning than in paraphasing the content of the argument - questions of this type may read: Which of the following indicates a flaw in the reasoning above? - Susan's attempt to counter Tim's claim is bes
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
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
From...to:idioms

46. He does not bathe every day - as I do. IS used to compare noun/ verb combinations.
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Ability ..to:idioms
As: idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity

47. Reducing fractions

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48. Any negative number raised to an even power becomes
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
Forbid to: idioms
Positive-3^4=81
The result of addition is called this

49. Fractional Exponents
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Only two things comparatives: idioms
When an action started in the past and ....
Native of: idioms

50. A # is divisble by 9 if

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