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1. A hypothesis that the aluminum in soda cans causes Alzheimer's disease is circulating on the Internet.
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Hypothesis that: 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
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. 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)
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Negative -3^3=-27
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

3. Dazed by the battle - the soldier could no longer distinguish friend from enemy.
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
Contrast...with: idioms
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
Distinguish from: idioms

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

5. Pronouns
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Not so....as:idioms
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.

6. Zero
Attribute...to:idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
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
The inverse of a number or fraction is the reciprocal. 5/8 is 8/5

7. Reducing fractions
Think of ...as: idioms
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
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

8. I'll go out with you when the clock strikes thirteen - and not a moment
Responsibility 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
When:idioms
Not only...but also : idioms

9. The talk show host agitated the guests to the point that they were throwing chairs at each other.
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
That : idioms
Where:idioms
Associate with : idioms

10. You are not only clever but you are also charming
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Not only...but also : idioms
AD VS. BCE
Each:idioms

11. Many - Number - Fewer
Can be counted: quantity words: idioms
The result of addition is called this
Just as....so too: idioms
Responsibility to: idioms

12. Although she looks much older - Faye Dunaway is the same age as my mother's.
1:5^0=1
Forbid to: idioms
The same....as: idioms
Both...and: idioms

13. Convicted felons are not permitted to vote
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
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
Neither...nor :idioms
Permit to: idioms

14. Dividend
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
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms
Ability ..to:idioms

15. I am not so foolsih as to fall for that a third time
Negative -3^3=-27
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.
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. Even number
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.
Which: idioms
Try to: idioms
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.

17. Any fraction between 0 and 1 that's raised to a power greater than 1 gets
What is Percent of X = (1/100) x
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Between...and: idioms

18. Misplaced Modifier
The result of division
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)
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies

19. She thinks of me as just a friend
Think of ...as: idioms
Like: idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it
Negative -3^3=-27

20. Both of the programs were highly regarded. All of the schools offer financial assistance. I sused when you wanto to emphasize that items are together or similar.
As: idioms
Smaller - for example (1/2)^2=1/4
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.
All or both: idioms

21. Just as I have found my cell phone indispensable - so you will too
That: idioms
The result of subtraction
Just as....so too: idioms
Either ....or: idioms

22. I can physically prohibit you from interrupting me again.
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)
Prohibit ...from: idioms
Which: 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.

23. A # is divisble by 4 if
Extreme wording is another very common reason for eliminating anser choice in POE
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
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
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.

24. She was so blunt that many considered her rude.
Either ....or: 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
So....that: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

25. The 4 Step Approach
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
Contrast...with: idioms
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination
The result of multipication is called this

26. Negative exponents
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
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
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.
Difference/orginal

27. Numerator
Refers to just what it sounds like: the order in which mathematical operations are to be performed. Exponents - Multiplications - Division - Addition - and Subtraction
The top number in a fraction
A subject must always agree with its verb
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.

28. Opposite
Must clearly refer to a noun - and must agree with that noun in gender and quatity
Which: 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.
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

29. That desk is where I spend countless hours working at my thankless job.
Where:idioms
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
Estimate....to be :idioms
The result of multipication is called this

30. A # is divisble by 5 if
Try to: idioms
Target .....at: idioms
It ends in 5 or 0
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

31. 'ER' is superior television show to 'Survivor'
Which: idioms
As: idioms
Superior to : 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.

32. Adding and subtracting exponents
Between...and: 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
Like: idioms
The result of multipication is called this

33. When
Only to denote a moment in time
It ends in 0 - 2 - 4 -6 - or 8
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
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not

34. You should use a singular verb.... The number of excuses grows every time he tells the story.
More...than
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...
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same
The number of : idioms

35. Sum
The result of addition is called this
Who:idioms :he use who
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
Like: idioms

36. A # is divisble by 7 if
Hypothesis that: 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 to denote a moment in time
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.

37. Percent change
Associate with : idioms
Difference/orginal
Can be counted:quantity words: idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies

38. Exponent
It ends in 5 or 0
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
More...than
The more...the -er:idioms

39. Positive/negative numbers
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
Any number greater than 0. So 1/4 - 5000 - but 0 is not. any number that's less than 0 --15 - 0 is not
As: idioms
Superior to : idioms

40. most - -est - among
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
Prohibit ...from: idioms
The same....as: idioms
Three or more things: comparatives:idioms

41. I will eat neither tomatoes nor Brussels sprouts; they smell funny
The top number in a fraction
As: idioms
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Neither...nor :idioms

42. If you contrast one politician's ethics with another's - you will find no difference
Neither...nor :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
Like: idioms
Contrast...with: idioms

43. She worried about where they would hide the loot.
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Worry about: idioms
Ability ..to:idioms
Items in alist or items that are being compared - must all contain the same parts of speech and must look the same

44. Verb Tense
Difference/orginal
Simple past - present - and past perfect are the three verb tenses most commonly tested on the GMAT.
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
From...to:idioms

45. Route 66 is a highway that runs from Chicago to Los Angeles.
Just as....so too: idioms
From...to: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.
Think of ...as: idioms

46. April found herself choosing between the devil and the deep blue sea.
Only to denote a moment in time
Where:idioms
Between...and: idioms
When you see an answer choice that goes beyong the realm of the argument - you can consider it and eliminate it

47. Whole number
Is a number that does not have any fractional parts. the number 2 is a whole number but 2.5 is not
Each: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...
Positive-3^4=81

48. Decimals
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
Neither...nor :idioms
Has ceased to occur : Mal looked puzzled when you told him the news
Distinguish from: idioms

49. Many wrongly consider Henry Kissinger the greatest statesman of the twentieth century.
Try to: idioms
A descriptive word or phrase should immediately follow the thing that it modifies
Consider : 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

50. I no longer believe the tooth fairy to be real
Believe ...to be: idioms
Was completed before some other past action began. : Mal has always looked puzzled in meetings until he got a new boss.
Who:idioms :he use who
1. Read the Questions 2. Break it Down 3. Answer the Questions in your own words 4. Process of Elimination

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