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1. Pronouns
Between...and: idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
The more...the -er:idioms
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.

2. Strengthen
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Positive-3^4=81
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
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...

3. Route 66 is a highway that runs from Chicago to Los Angeles.
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Cannot be counted quantity words: idioms
From...to:idioms
The same....as: idioms

4. Even number
Whom: idioms : he use whom
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.
Both...and: idioms
Consider : idioms

5. I am responsible for feeding the parakeet.
Responsible for: idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Adding its digits results in a number that's a multiple of 9
The number you are dividing another number into

6. Between cake and ice cream - I like ice cream more.
Where:idioms
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5
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
Only two things comparatives: idioms

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

8. He has an ability to turn around a failing business
Regard as :idioms
Ability ..to:idioms
When: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

9. The more you eat - the fatter you get
Difference/orginal
The result of addition is called this
The more...the -er:idioms
The result of multiplying any number by any other number. The numbers 8 - 16 - and 424 are all multiples of 4.

10. She thinks of me as just a friend
Consider : idioms
Think of ...as: idioms
Both...and: idioms
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

11. 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
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.
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
It is divisible by both 2 and 3

12. Coefficient
The number 3 in front of the variable in an espression like 3xy is called
Try to: idioms
Not only...but also : 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

13. Present perfect
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Continues to the present: As long as I have known him - Mal has looked puzzled in meetings.
The result of division
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

14. Parallel Construction
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
A subject must always agree with its verb
Credit...with:idioms

15. Product
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
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
The result of multipication is called this

16. Fractions
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.
The result of division
The more...the -er:idioms
Where:idioms

17. A # is divisble by 6 if
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.
Only two things comparatives: idioms
Like: idioms
It is divisible by both 2 and 3

18. Verb Tense
Who:idioms :he use who
The result of multipication is called this
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.

19. Multiplying and dividing exponents
When:idioms
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
Target .....at: idioms
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms

20. Cross Multiplication
All or both: 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
Can be counted:quantity words: 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

21. You are not only clever but you are also charming
Not only...but also : idioms
Both...and: idioms
Different from: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.

22. Quotient
The result of division
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
Superior to : idioms
All or both: idioms

23. Many theories in contemporary psychology are attributed to Freud.
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Both...and: idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Attribute...to:idioms

24. Multiplying and dividing fractions
The bottom number in a fraction
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
Think of ...as: idioms
As: idioms

25. You should use a singular verb.... The number of excuses grows every time he tells the story.
That: idioms
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Only to denote a moment in time
The number of : idioms

26. I no longer believe the tooth fairy to be real
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
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
Believe ...to be: idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms

27. Convicted felons are not permitted to vote
It is divisible by both 2 and 3
Permit to: idioms
From...to:idioms
Believe ...to be: idioms

28. Odd number
Where: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.
Forbid to: idioms
Think of ...as: idioms

29. It is my responsibility to feed the parakeet.
Responsibility to: idioms
Evaluate how each answer choice contributes to the support of the conculsion
The number you are dividing another number into
The more...the -er:idioms

30. Denominator
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.
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Either ....or: idioms
The bottom number in a fraction

31. I can physically prohibit you from interrupting me again.
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Prohibit ...from: 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

32. Sum
The result of addition is called this
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Difference/orginal

33. Integer
Becomes larger for example - 3^2=9
Are pretty much just another way of writing square roots
Not only...but also : idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s

34. Any fraction between 0 and 1 that's raised to a power greater than 1 gets
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Require ...to: idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
1:5^0=1

35. Past perfect
A subject must always agree with its verb
Is the number that's left over after division.The remainder when you diivide 35 by 8 is 3.
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
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.

36. Decimals
Positive-3^4=81
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
Hypothesis that: idioms
Try to: idioms

37. She was so blunt that many considered her rude.
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
So....that:idioms
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
It ends in 5 or 0

38. 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
Consider : 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
The number you are dividing another number into

39. Any number to the 1 power is
Native of: idioms
Not only...but also : idioms
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Itself 5^1=5

40. Washing my car in the winter is not as easy as it is in the summer.
Between...and: idioms
Hypothesis that: idioms
Native of: idioms
As....as

41. Adding and subtracting exponents
Ability ..to: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
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.
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

42. I'll go out with you when the clock strikes thirteen - and not a moment
Such as: idioms
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Think of ...as: idioms
When:idioms

43. Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest playwright of all time
Only when referring to an actual location
Responsibility to: idioms
Regard as :idioms
Permit to: idioms

44. Many of the top designers - such as Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan - have less expensive lines as well. Is used to mean for example
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
Is any whole number - positive - negative - or zero. So -3. 100. and 0 are all ________s
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Such as: idioms

45. Among the there sisters - Cinderella was the most beautiful
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
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
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
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.

46. Use a plural verb - something is multitude....A number of survivors of the plane crash swam to shore
Only two things comparatives: idioms
So....as to be: idioms
A number of: idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies

47. Consecutive
See 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.
Native of: idioms
Not...but : idioms

48. That car is just like one my father had. Is used when comparing only nouns.
Hypothesis that: idioms
The more...the -er:idioms
Like: idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies

49. 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)
The result of addition is called this
That : idioms
Different from:idioms

50. That weightlifter has more muscle in his head than he has brains.
More...than
When:idioms
Only two things comparatives: idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8

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