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1. Verb Tense
That: idioms
Consider : idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
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


2. I'll take either a BMW or a Lexus; I'm not particular
Difference/orginal
Either ....or: idioms
The result of addition is called this
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.


3. Reciprocal
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.
Regard as :idioms
As....as
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5


4. Coefficient
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.
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
The top number in a fraction
Worry about: idioms


5. Integer
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.
Who:idioms :he use who
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s


6. Sheep herding requires a shepherd to stay with his flock at all times.
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
The result of addition is called this
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
Require ...to: idioms


7. Any fraction between 0 and 1 that's raised to a power greater than 1 gets
Distinguish from: idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Neither...nor :idioms
Estimate....to be :idioms


8. A # is divisble by 8 if
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
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.
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms


9. Remainder

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10. When
Worry about: idioms
Only to denote a moment in time
Negative -3^3=-27
Not so....as:idioms


11. The more you eat - the fatter you get
So....as to be: idioms
The more...the -er: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
As....as


12. The lawnmower that you came to fix is in the garge. This is required information
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
As: idioms
That: idioms


13. Although she looks much older - Faye Dunaway is the same age as my mother's.
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
When:idioms
The same....as: idioms


14. Assumption
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Associate with : idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
Distinguish from: idioms


15. A # is divisble by 6 if
Credit...with:idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
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
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.


16. My father sees a large investment portfolio as a sign of success
Contrast...with: idioms
See as:idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Which: idioms


17. Many - Number - Fewer
From...to:idioms
The result of division
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
The number of : idioms


18. I am responsible for feeding the parakeet.
The number you are dividing another number into
Consider : idioms
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
Responsible for: idioms


19. Parallel Construction
Contrast...with: idioms
Hypothesis that: idioms
Either ....or: idioms
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same


20. Present perfect
A number of: idioms
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.
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Target .....at: idioms


21. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
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
Responsibility to: idioms
Not so....as:idioms
Only when referring to an actual location


22. Pronouns
Positive-3^4=81
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
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
Not...but : idioms


23. The 4 Step Approach
When:idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
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...
Not so....as:idioms


24. She worried about where they would hide the loot.
Worry about: idioms
The result of multipication is called this
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms


25. Strengthen

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26. He does not bathe every day - as I do. IS used to compare noun/ verb combinations.
As: idioms
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Responsibility to: idioms


27. Adding and subtracting exponents
The more...the -er: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
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Like: idioms


28. She was so blunt that many considered her rude.
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.
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
From...to:idioms
So....that:idioms


29. Cross Multiplication

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30. Convicted felons are not permitted to vote
Attribute...to:idioms
Permit to: idioms
Believe ...to be: idioms
Superior to : idioms


31. Sum
The result of addition is called this
Who:idioms :he use who
Just as....so too: idioms
Target .....at: idioms


32. Difference
Whom: idioms : he use whom
The result of subtraction
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.
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


33. Divisible
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.
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)
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots


34. The lawnmower - which is in the garge - is broken beyond repair. This is extraneous information.
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
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
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.
Which: idioms


35. Give a child as many hugs as you can. No human can read that number of pages in an hour.
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
See as: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...
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


36. Square root

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37. Factors
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.
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
Different from:idioms


38. Any number to the 0 power is
Native to: idioms
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Estimate....to be :idioms
1:5^0=1


39. That car is just like one my father had. Is used when comparing only nouns.
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Target .....at: idioms
The number you are dividing another number into
Like: idioms


40. Fractions
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.
The result of subtraction
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.
All or both: idioms


41. Reducing fractions

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42. Distinct

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43. A # is divisble by 9 if

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44. Multiple
The number of : idioms
Where:idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.
Attribute...to:idioms


45. You should admit you're afraid of both clowns and elephants .
Both...and: idioms
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
The result of division
Who:idioms :he use who


46. Okra is a native to Africa : Adjective
Just as....so too: idioms
The top number in a fraction
Native to: idioms
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same


47. The sideshow barker estimated Henry to be a fool.
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Estimate....to be :idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction


48. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of the U.S Postal system.
Only to denote a moment in time
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
Either ....or: idioms
Credit...with:idioms


49. Multiplying and dividing exponents
The number you are dividing another number into
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
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Try to: idioms


50. Any negative number raised to an even power becomes
Positive-3^4=81
Only when referring to an actual location
From...to:idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4