Sei sulla pagina 1di 80

GMAT Review

Vocabulary List
(Intermediate Level)
Version 4.26

www.manhattanreview.com

©2006 Manhattan Review. All Rights Reserved.


Copyright and Terms of Use

Copyright and Trademark

All materials herein (including names, terms, trademarks, designs, images and
graphics) are the property of Manhattan Review, except where otherwise noted.
Except as permitted herein, no such material may be copied, reproduced, dis-
played or transmitted or otherwise used without the prior written permission of
Manhattan Review. You are permitted to use material herein for your personal,
non-commercial use, provided that you are not permitted to combine such ma-
terial into a combination, collection or compilation of material. If you have any
questions regarding the use of the material, please contact Manhattan Review at
info@manrev.com.
This material may make reference to countries and persons. The use of such
references is for hypothetical and demonstrative purposes only.

Terms of Use

By using this material, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of use contained
herein.

No Warranties

This material is provided without warranty, either express or implied, including


the implied warranties of merchantability, of fitness for a particular purpose and
non-infringement. Manhattan Review does not warrant or make any representa-
tions regarding the use, accuracy or results of the use of this material.
This material may make reference to other source materials. Manhattan Review
is not responsible in any respect for the content of such other source materials,
and disclaims all warranties and liabilities with respect to the other source
materials.

Limitation on Liability

Manhattan Review shall not be responsible under any circumstances for any
direct, indirect, special, punitive or consequential damages (‘Damages’) that
may arise from the use of this material. In addition, Manhattan Review does
not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its course materials, which
are provided ‘as is’ with no warranty, express or implied. Manhattan Review
assumes no liability for any Damages from errors or omissions in the material,
whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise.

GMAT is a registered trademark of the Graduate Management Admission Council.


Introduction

A great mastery of essential English words will no doubt be very helpful to


you in achieving a satisfactory GMAT score and improving communications
skills. To better assist you in your GMAT preparation, Manhattan Review has
developed an exclusive Vocabulary List for your reference.

This book includes about 2,500 words and phrases which have appeared in
the past GMATs. We have categorized all of them by their grammatical
forms such as transitive verb, intransitive verb, countable noun, uncountable
noun, adjective and phrase.

In addition to the first two columns of Words and Forms, we have also
included another 4 columns to the right: Grammatical Details, Key Definitions,
Example Sentences and Relevant Words.

Grammatical Details cover all the different verb variations in the past tense,
past participle, present participle, and third-person present singular forms.

Key Definitions show all the common and most important meanings of a word
in a plain and succinct manner.

Example Sentences demonstrate the actual applications of a word in a simple


context. We believe it is easier for students to memorize and use new
vocabularies once they see sample sentences involving the new words.

Relevant Words include all the related adjectives, nouns, adverbs and other
forms of a word. They are shown to broaden students’ knowledge of a word
and their ability to better maneuver the language in different contexts.

Please note that a portion of this list may have been distributed to you in
advance of your GMAT course for the purpose of warming up your English
grammar skills and refreshing your command of English vocabulary.

To keep all our course materials at a consistently high level of quality,


Manhattan Review will continue to update and broaden this list. If you have
any comments, please let us know in your Course Evaluation form.
GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 92

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
abduct Verb PT: abducted - The children who were abducted abduction (N)
(Trans) PP: abducted from the park by a stranger finally
PresP: abducting returned home with the help from
3rd S: abducts police.
abolish Verb PT: abolished To put an end to or outlaw Most European countries abolished abolisher (N)
(Trans) PP: abolished something. the use of death penalty years ago. abolishment (N)
PresP: abolishing
3rd S: abolishes

abolitionist Noun Pl: abolitionists A person whose goal is to end some Abolitionists of the death penalty abolitionism (N)
practice. have recently been joined by the
Pope.
abrogation Verb PT: abrogated To do away with something; to put The law requiring all bicycle riders abrogation (N)
(Trans) PP: abrogated an end to something in a formal and to wear helmets was abrogated by
PresP: abrogating public manner. the city council in a 5 to 4 vote.
3rd S: abrogates

abstinence Noun - Restraining oneself from taking The teachers try to instill the value abstinent (Adj)
pleasure in a desire. of abstinence into the minds of the abstinently (Adv)
children, hoping that they will wait
till adulthood before they make
their own critical decisions in life.

absurdity Noun Pl: absurdities The act of being very silly or After anger at her husband led her -
ridiculous. to sleep in the yard, the woman
suddenly became conscious of the
absurdity of her behavior when she
awoke in the grass in the morning.

acclimatize Verb (Trans PT: acclimatized To adapt to a new environment or In order to acclimatize in tropical acclimatization (N)
and Intrans) PP: acclimatized climate or to help someone else areas, you must drink water and
PresP: acclimatizing become adapted to the new wear light clothes.
3rd S: acclimatizes environment or climate.

accord Verb PT: accorded To give a person a type of status or The government will accord the accords (N)
(Trans) PP: accorded treatment. visiting dignitary every honor.
PresP: according
3rd S: accords
acrylic Noun Pl: acrylics A type of synthetic fiber that is Though not as soft as cotton, -
produced from a material called acrylic fabrics are quite durable.
acrylonitrile.
actuate Verb PT: actuated To cause someone to perform or The racing horse's top speed was actuation (N)
(Trans) PP: actuated behave in a predetermined way. actuated by a whisper in his ear. actuator (N)
PresP: actuating
3rd S: actuates
acupuncture Noun - Originating in China, it is a method Acupuncture was administered by acupuncturist (N)
of treating disorders by placing a Chinese doctor to relieve back
needles into the skin at certain points pain.
where energy is thought to be
obstructed.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 93

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
adjoining Adjective - Things that are located next to each The two friends sat at adjoining -
other or are directly touching each desks in the classroom.
other.
adversarial Adjective - Relating to opponents or conflicts. You need to defend yourself -
against adversarial comments by
competitors.
aerobe Noun Pl: aerobes An organism that requires oxygen Bacterial aerobes travel through -
for metabolism in order for it to populations at a stunningly high
survive. speed.
aerobic Adjective - Requiring oxygen; taking place only Aerobic exercise stimulates the aerobically (Adv)
if oxygen is present. heart and increases lung power.

aerosol Noun Pl: aerosols A container that has within it a Aerosol sprays in pressurized -
substance that will be released under containers are not good for the
pressure by a propellant as a spray. environment.

afflict Verb past and PP: To cause great physical or mental The old woman was afflicted with afflicter (N)
(Trans) afflicted anguish to somebody. pain from rheumatoid arthritis. afflictive (Adj)
PresP: afflicting afflictively (Adv)
3rd S: afflicts
affluence Noun - A great deal of material wealth. The disparity in wealth in certain -
countries may distort social values
by championing materialism.

aggregation Noun A gathering of different things or the


Pl: aggregations An aggregation of different -
process of gathering those different animals near the Yellowstone Lake
things. is not an easy task.
agrarian Adjective; Noun: Pl: agrarians Relating to rural life; Advocating the In an agrarian society, most agrarianism (N)
Noun interests of farmers. members make their living from
the land.
ailment Noun Pl: ailments A mild sickness or grievance that is After a person passes a certain age, -
usually persistent. he becomes more prone to minor
ailments.
ale Noun Pl: ales An alcoholic drink made from Ale was the preferred drink in the -
quickly fermented malt to which British tavern.
dried hop flowers have been added.

alfalfa Noun - A plant native to the pea family The fields of alfalfa smelled sweet -
commonly used as hay and as a in the summer evening.
forage crop.
algae Noun Pl: algae or algas A light using organism, The pond water was still and algal, algoid (Adj)
photosynthetic, that lives mainly in infested with green algae.
the water. Algae do not have actual
leaves, roots, or stems as do plants.

alienate Verb past and PP: To make someone become Racial profiling can alienate alienation (N)
(Trans) alienated unfriendly, less supportive or minority groups. alienator (N)
PresP: alienating hostile.
3rd S: alienates
allegiance Noun Pl: allegiances Faithfulness or obedience to a Allegiance to the country was allegiant (Adj)
specific ruler or state. encouraged through required
military service.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 94

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
alleviate Verb past and PP: To make something more bearable. In order to alleviate muscular pain, alleviation (N)
(Trans) alleviated the young man stretched his alleviator (Adj)
PresP: alleviating muscles before running. alleviative (V)
3rd S: alleviates alleviatory (Adj)
almshouse Noun Pl: almshouses A place established by public works An almshouse was established here -
that provides underprivileged people in the seventeenth century for the
with housing. urban poor.

alto Noun Pl: altos An instrument which has a size and The alto saxophone played the high -
pitch between the soprano and tenor notes in the jazz composition.
instruments.
alumni Noun Pl: alumni The male graduates of a school, Alumni gathered at the university alumna: female
college or university. to celebrate their forty year graduates.
reunion.
amass Verb past and PP: To accumulate a large quantity of The corporation was able to amass amassable (Adj)
(Trans) amassed things over an unspecified period of a great deal of cash in selling amasser (N)
PresP: amassing time. nonperforming subsidiaries. amassment (N)
3rd S: amasses
ambiguity Noun Pl: ambiguities A circumstance in which there is There was an ambiguity between -
uncertainty about something because wanting to do charitable work and
that something can be understood in having creative time for personal
more than one way. interests.
ambivalence Noun - The occurrence of two ideas, Her ambivalence towards the new -
attitudes or emotions that oppose associate was clear in her non-
each other simultaneously. nonchalant manner of interacting.

ambivalent Adjective - Experiencing contradictory or mixed The public's ambivalent attitude ambivalently
emotions about something. toward economic progress was (Adv)
revealed in the outcome of the
extensive survey.
amiable Adjective - Characterized by welcoming and An amiable woman laughed and amiability (N)
pleasant feelings. spoke softly at the other end of the amiableness (N)
table. amiably (Adv)
amnesia Noun - Memory loss resulting from either The young man suffered from amnesiac (N)
shock, injury, or a psychological or amnesia after his fall and could not amnestic (Adj)
medical disorder. remember his past.

analgesic Noun - A type of medication that relieves Analgesics are medications to analgesic (N)
pain without making the patient induce a sense of relaxation and
loose consciousness. light sleep.
anecdotal Adjective - Not based on firsthand knowledge or Some people often mistake anecdotally (Adv)
experience but instead based on anecdotal information for facts.
secondhand accounts.
anemia Noun - A blood disorder where there is an Anemia is an iron deficiency often -
abundance of red blood cell or those seem in young women who are
cells are lacking hemoglobin, which vegetarians.
leads to poor health.

animate Verb past and PP: animate To make a person, an event, or The director did a great job animated (Adj)
(Trans) PresP: animating something animated. animating the bear's moves in his
3rd S: animates new cartoon.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 95

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
annuity Noun Pl: annuities A certain amount of money given or An annuity provided stable -
paid to a person annually or at retirement funds for the couple.
another specified time interval.
anonymous Adjective - Whose name is unidentified or Anonymous sources from the anonymousness
withheld. government provided information (N)
to the young reporter.

antagonism Noun - Strong opposition or intense dislike The antagonism between the two -
causing conflict and ill will. employees erupted over a battle for
office space.
antedate Verb Verb (Transitive) To occur or exist an earlier than Penicillin antedates the newer -
(Trans); past and PP: something else. antibiotics and was developed in
Noun antedated the early twentieth century.
PresP: antedating
3rd S: antedates
Noun
Pl: antedates
anthology Noun Pl: anthologies Several essays, stories or poems A literary anthology contained a -
created by different authors placed multitude of different stories from
together in a book. the 19th century.
antibody Noun Pl: antibodies A protein, made by the B cells in the An antibody was developed and -
body, that battles infections in the made into a vaccine to fight the
body. spread of pneumonia.
antidote Noun Pl: antidotes A substance that works against the An antidote for bee stings was antidotal (Adj)
effects of a toxin. developed by the young biologist.

antifreeze Noun - A compound added to a fluid that Antifreeze is necessary in -


will lower the freezing point of that machines used in cold
fluid. temperatures.
antigen Noun Pl: antigens A compound located on the surface Useful in responding to bacterial antigenic (Adj)
of a cell or microorganism that will infections, antigens promote to antigenically
cause the body to produce production of antibodies. (Adv)
antibodies. antigenicity (N)
antipode Noun Pl: antipodes A precise or diametric opposite. Swedes refer to Australians as -
antipodes in good humor.

antiquity Noun Pl: antiquities History relating to the time period Treasures of antiquity brought -
during the flourishing times of the from ancient Egypt, Greece, and
ancient Greek and Roman Rome are in the British Museum.
civilizations.
apologist Noun Pl: apologists A person characterized by defending The apologist tried to prosecute the -
either a doctrine or ideology. inappropriate behavior of the
administration official.
apparatus Noun Pl: apparatuses or A tool or piece of equipment used An apparatus for demonstrating -
apparatus for a specific purpose. balance was designed for the
young gymnasts.
apprehend Verb past and PP: 1. To arrest a person In order to apprehend the suspect -
(Trans) apprehended 2. To understand or become aware the sheriff staked out his home.
PresP: apprehending of
3rd S: apprehends

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 96

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
apprentice Noun Pl: apprentices A person lacking skill or training An apprentice often needs years of apprenticeship (N)
and is therefore being trained by work as an understudy to become a
someone with that skill and training. craftsman.

approbation Noun - 1. Consent. The father offer his approbation to approbative (Adj)
2. The official consent of something. his daughter of her decision to go approbatory (Adj)
to Law School.
arable Adjective; - Adjective Arable land was created by arability (N)
Noun Characterizes land that will be excessive plowing, use of chemical
treated or cultivated to grow crops. additives and an absence of
Noun planting for years.
Land that is can be used for
cultivation.

arbitrary Adjective - Based entirely on one's own wishes, Arbitrary use of power is not arbitrarily (Adv)
emotions, or perceptions, as opposed usually permitted in a nation of arbitrariness (N)
to using objectivity. laws.
arbitrator Noun Pl: arbitrators A judge designated to listen to both The arbitrator worked out a deal -
sides of a conflict and then make a between two combative parties.
decision.
archenemy Noun Pl: archenemies 1. A person's great enemy or rival. The archenemy of the cartoon -
2. Another name for Satan, the devil. character batman is the evil joker.

archives Noun; Noun Noun Archives available in the Museum archival (Adj)
Verb Pl: archives 1. A collection of documents like offer written record of the ancient
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) letters, official papers, photos, or culture.
past and PP: any other sort of recorded material,
archived kept for their historical interest.
PresP: archiving 2. A place to keep or store archives.
3rd S: archives Verb (Trans)
To store a written piece of work in
an archive.

ardent Adjective - Intensely feeling great passion.


Ardent supporters thronged and ardently (Adv)
cheered the candidate as he moved
through the streets.
arithmetic mean Noun Pl: arithmetic means The average of a group of numbers. The arithmetic mean is simply the -
average or the median number of a
group of numbers.
arithmetic Phrase Pl: arithmetic A series of numbers in which a - -
progression progressions constant figure is added to each term
resulting in the next term.
articulate Verb (Trans past and PP: Verb (Trans & Intrans) Though her plan included articulable (Adj)
and Intrans) articulated To convey something like a thought, controversial elements, she articulacy (N)
PresP: articulating idea or feeling logically. articulated it in a way that made all articulately (Adv)
3rd S: articulates Adjective the board members comfortable
Able to convey something like a and confident in their approval.
thought, idea or feeling logically.
artifact Noun Pl: artifacts An object like a tool or ornament We found ancient Egyptian -
made by a human being. artifacts outside the Sphinx
pyramid.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 97

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
ascribe Verb PT: ascribed To credit something with or state Often times people ascribe their ascribable (Adj)
(Trans) PP: ascribed that something was caused by failures to bad luck.
PresP: ascribing something else that is named.
3rd S: ascribes
assassination Noun Pl: assassinations The murder by a sudden violent There were few clues the police -
attack of a political leader or other could locate in the assassination.
public figure.
asteroid Noun Pl: asteroids An asymmetrically shaped rock that The asteroid has an elliptic path asteroidal (Adj)
revolves around the Sun. across the galaxy.

astute Adjective - Sharp and discerning, especially in He was considered very astute astutely (Adv)
situations where a benefit can be about managing his own financial astuteness (N)
derived. assets.
at stake Adjective - At jeopardy of being lost. Much is at stake in the Supreme -
Court case being heard this month.

attrition Noun - 1. The wearing away of the exterior The siege attempted to accomplish -
of an object usually by friction or by attrition what they could not do
abrasion. in battle.
2. The gradual deterioration of
morale by persistent attack.
auction Noun; Noun Noun Several pieces were auctioned at auctionable (Adj)
Verb (Trans Pl: auctions A sale of merchandise or property less than market price.
and Intrans) Verb where the buyers bid against one
PT: auctioned another to be able to buy the
PP: auctioned individual product.
PresP: auctioning Verb (Trans & Intrans)
3rd S: auctions To sell products by auction.
audit Noun; Noun Noun The audit was checking for auditable (Adj)
Verb Pl: audits The official assessment , correction, verification of funds and activities.
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) and endorsing of financial accounts
PT: audited that is most commonly performed by
PP: audited an accountant every year.
PresP: auditing Verb (Trans)
3rd S: audits To perform an audit of the financial
accounts of a business , department,
or organization so that accuracy and
efficiency can be established.

aura Noun Pl: auras or aurae A trait or specific impression that is The aura around the woman gave -
made by either someone or off a sense of nobility.
something.
aurora Noun Pl: auroras or An occurrence happening in the The colors of her tunic set forth a -
aurorae night sky around the polar regions. brilliant aurora of reflected lights.
The phenomenon is created when
atmospheric gases interact with solar
particles and make folds or arches of
colored light.

automation Noun - The replacement of human labor The benefits of automation -


with mechanical or electronic outweigh the losses of individual
machine or processes in the workmanship.
workplace.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 98

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
autonomous Adjective - 1. An entity or person that is able to We learned the kidnapper's identity autonomously
govern itself or is politically from an anonymous source. (Adv)
independent.
2. Being able to make decisions and
act on them without interference
from anyone else.
aversion Noun Pl: aversions A strong feeling of either hatred or I have an aversion to onions on my -
detest of someone or something. hamburgers.

ballad Noun Noun: plural ballads A piece of music literature, usually The ballad lasted a good portion of balladic (Adj)
as a song or a poem, that tells a story the evening. balladist (N)
in a number of small stanzas.

ballistic Adjective - Relating to the movements of things Ballistic missiles systems were ballistically (Adv)
thrusted through the air. developed during the Cold War.

baptism Noun Pl: baptisms A religious ceremony that represents Baptism is the ritual use of water to baptismal (Adj)
the rite of purification. The person consecrate a soul to a religious life. baptismally (Adv)
is either sprinkled or immersed in
water.
baritone Noun Pl: baritones A singer or particularly a man's A baritone saxophone played the -
singing voice which has a range lower notes in a jazz composition.
between a tenor and a bass.
basketry Noun - The skill or art of creating baskets. The art of basketry or making -
containers of various sturdy
grasses is lost to contemporary
societies.
battalion Noun Pl: battalions A large group of soldiers; a military A battalion of soldiers was -
unit which includes a headquarters required to destroy the city.
and three or more companies,
batteries, or other subunits of similar
size.
behest Noun Pl: behests A plea or order. At the behest of the governor, -
repeat criminals were given harsh
prison terms.
beneficiary Noun; Pl: beneficiaries Noun The young poet was the -
Adjective A person who receives a benefit beneficiary of a grant to allow him
from something. to continue to write.
bereft Adjective - Not being able to have someone or Bereft after the death of her young -
something that is loved or valued. husband, the woman felt lonely
and sad.
beset Verb PT: beset To bother or annoy something or Beset with too many tasks to besetment (N)
(Trans) PP: beset something all of the time or accomplish the secretary cried. besetter (N)
PresP: besetting continually.
3rd S: besets
besiege Verb PT: besieged 1. To enclose a city or stronghold The garden was besieged with besiegement (N)
(Trans) PP: besieged with armed forces so that this could insects and the tomato plants besieger (N)
PresP: besieging result in the surrender or capture of ravished.
3rd S: besieges the city or stronghold.
2. To cram or crowd around
someone in an harsh way.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 99

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
bestow Verb PT: bestowed To give something to someone To bestow an honor on the old bestowal (N)
(Trans) PP: bestowed formally. man, the entire community bestowment (N)
PresP: bestowing gathered for speeches.
3rd S: bestows
bicentenary Noun - The anniversary that represents The bicentenary of the 200 year -
when something is 200 years old. old school included a year long
celebration.
biofeedback Noun - A type of control based on Biofeedback is a system used to -
physiology in which monitoring help control pain in people with
devices are used to show chronic back problems.
information about the operation of a
bodily function.
bipartisan Adjective - Connecting to, undertaking by, or Bipartisan efforts to pass the bill bipartisanism (N)
involving two political parties. were thwarted by dissenters in both bipartisanship (N)
parties.
bipedialism Noun - - Man and birds with two feet are the -
result of evolutionary bipedialism.

birch Noun Pl: birches A type of tall tree that has a thin, The white bark of birch trees -
papery, peeling bark that is stands out in the dark New
particular to the northern England forests.
hemisphere.
blast Noun; Noun Noun The radio blasts out pop music at blaster (N)
Verb Pl: blasts A detonation or an unexpected rush high volume.
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) of air made by a detonation.
PT: blasted Verb (Trans)
PP: blasted To blow up, destroy or break
PresP: blasting something by the use of explosives.
3rd S: blasts
bleak Adjective comparative: Giving little shelter or security. The bleak economic prospects for bleakly (Adv)
bleaker the corporation made investors bleakness (N)
superlative: bleakest nervous.

blemish Noun; Noun Noun A blemish on her perfect skin blemisher (N)
Verb Pl: blemishes An imperfection that gives a bad made the teenager demand to see a
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) look to something. dermatologist.
PT: blemished Verb (Trans)
PP: blemished To give a bad look to something.
PresP: blemishing
3rd S: blemishes
blob Noun; Noun Noun A blob of clay was turned by the -
Verb Pl: blobs A drop or soft lump of something potter into a bowl.
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) which is a soft mass.
PT: blobbed Verb (Trans)
PP: blobbed To place drops of a soft substance on
PresP: blobbing something.
3rd S: blobs
blockade Noun; Noun Noun The blockade against French blockader (N)
Verb Pl: blockades A planned action that is done to merchant ships was a primary
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) prevent people or products from cause of Union victory.
PT: blockaded coming into or leaving a place.
PP: blockaded Verb (Trans)
PresP: blockading To enforce a blockade on a place.
3rd S: blockades

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 100

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
blot Noun; Noun Noun The drop of ink blots out two -
Verb (Trans Pl: blots A mark or stain made by a drop of important words in the letter.
and Intrans) Verb (Transitive and liquid.
Intransitive) Verb (Trans & Intrans)
PT: blotted To create a block on a paper.
PP: blotted
PresP: blotting
3rd S: blots
blurry Adjective - A certain thing that is hard to be After being exposed to smoke the blurriness (N)
seen. fireman's eyes were blurry and his
vision poor.
bolster Verb Verb (Transitive) Verb (Trans) To bolster the slow economy, the bolsterer (N)
(Trans); PT: bolstered To make something stronger either Federal Reserve lowered interest
Noun PP: bolstered thought support or encouragement. rates.
PresP: bolstering Noun
3rd S: bolsters A pillow that is firm, long and
Noun cylindrical and is placed underneath
Pl: bolsters other pillows to support those
pillows.

bombardment Noun Pl: bombardments An intense and long attack by bombs The bombardment of English cities -
or artillery fire. by the German Air Force caused
depression but not defeat.

bondage Noun - The state of being enslaves or a serf. A biblical story tells of the -
Hebrew's bondage in Egypt.

bottleneck Noun Pl: bottlenecks A section in a road that is small in A bottleneck created by an -
width that causes the traffic that accident decreased traffic flow at
passes thought it to slow done. rush hour.
bountiful Adjective - 1. giving substantially A bountiful harvest was the reason bountifully (Adv)
2. in abundant supply for the first American bountifulness (N)
Thanksgiving.
bower Noun Pl: bowers 1. A shelter or recess that is cover by A bower of roses on a small trellis bowery (Adj)
shade or leaves. was spread above the wedding
2. The bedroom or private apartment couple.
of a woman.
brazen Adjective - Displaying or expressing boldness A brazen effort to force a change in brazenness (N)
and utter lack of shame. political leadership was attempted
by dissidents.
brevity Noun - 1. Not long lasting. The brevity of the speech allowed -
2. Using few words. an extended time for the lunch that
followed.
bubonic Adjective - Used to explain the swelling of the The bubonic plague referred to as -
nodes of the lymph system. the Black Death decimated
Western Europe in the 13th
Century.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 101

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
buffer Noun; - Noun The DMZ is a buffer zone between -
Verb Someone or something that North and South Korea.
(Trans) decreases the amount of shock or the
impact or guards against other harm.
Verb (Trans)
To guard something from impact or
to decrease the amount of an impact.

bulge Verb Intransitive Verb Verb (Intransitive) Old men who drink a lot of beer bulging (Adj)
(Intrans); PT: bulged 1. To inflate or swell. often have a stomach bulge. bulgy (Adj)
Noun PP: bulged 2. To swell so much so that the sides
PresP: bulging will go outwards.
3rd S: bulges Noun
Noun 1. An area that curves or has inflated
Pl: bulges outwards.
bumblebee Noun Pl: bumblebees A big hairy bee from North America Bumblebees' yellow and black -
or Eurasia that breeds in tunnels and stripes identify them from other
creates a loud humming noise during smaller bees.
flight.
bummer Noun Pl: bummers 1. An annoyance. The children found the rain a -
2. A failure. bummer as they could not go
outside.
buoyant Adjective - Producing objects that were once The buoyant small sailboat floated -
immersed to rise or float up to the lightly almost on top of the water.
surface or top of a liquid or gas.

burgeon Verb PT: burgeoned To make new buds and leaves or two The burgeoning deficit was a drain -
(Intrans) PP: burgeoned inflate and develop into new leaves on the domestic economy.
PresP: burgeoning and flowers.
3rd S: burgeons
burrow Noun; Noun Noun The raccoon burrowed into his hole burrower (N)
Verb Pl: burrows A hole or tunnel created and used as for a winter's rest.
Verb a home by a small animal.
PT: burrowed Verb (Trans & Intrans)
PP: burrowed To dig a hole or tunnel.
PresP: burrowing
3rd S: burrows
bustle Verb Intransitive Verb Verb (Intransitive) The bustle of large urban metro bustler (N)
(Intrans); PT: bustled To function or do something in such areas is a contrast to a quiet rural
Noun PP: bustled a way that is showy and full of life.
PresP: bustling energy.
3rd S: bustles Noun
An activity that is full of energy,
busy, and loud.
buttress Noun; Noun Noun The canyon buttresses the forest -
Verb Pl: buttresses A structure, usually made of either and forms a natural protection and
(Trans) Transitive Verb brick or stone, that is solid and built barrier.
PT: buttressed against a wall in order to hold it up.
PP: buttressed Verb (Trans)
PresP: buttressing To hold up a wall with a buttress.
3rd S: buttresses

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 102

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
bylaw Noun Pl: bylaws An internal rule that governs the The bylaws of the nonprofit -
affairs or either a company of an provided direction on a contested
organization. vote.
cache Noun; Noun Noun A cache of weapons was found in a -
Verb Pl: caches A concealed store of various objects. rebel stronghold.
(Trans) Transitive Verb Verb (Trans)
PT: cached To either conceal or stock things.
PP: cached
PresP: caching
3rd S: caches
canary Noun Pl: canaries A bird; a small yellow finch native Canary birds are usually bright -
to the Canaries and nearby island; it yellow with a lovely soft song.
has been domesticated as both a
songbird pet and a show bird.

cancerous Adjective - Describes a part of the body that is It has been scientifically proven -
affected by cancer. that continued smoking can cause a
cancerous condition.
canopy Noun Pl: canopies A cover that is placed above A canopy of flowers stood over the canopied (Adj)
something else to give shelter of couple as they took their wedding
provides decoration. vows.
captivity Noun - The period of time or state in which Captivity of wild animals is an -
someone is being held a prisoner. issue for animal rights' activists.

cardiac Adjective - Involving or affecting the heart. Pacemakers are cardiac devices -
that keep the heart beating
rhythmically.
cargo liner Phrase - A ship or flight with good traveling A cargo liner was required to -
on a regular route. provide adequate space to transport
machines to China.
caricature Noun; Noun Noun The artist created a caricature of -
Verb Pl: caricatures The exaggeration of someone or the politician for a cartoon
(Trans) Transitive Verb something's characteristics through a emphasizing his worst physical
PT: caricatured drawing, description or performance. features.
PP: caricatured Verb (Trans)
PresP: caricaturing To represent someone with a comic
3rd S: caricatures exaggeration.

caries Noun - Gradual decay of the tooth or the The caries of the dead animal were -
bone. picked clean by vultures.

cartel Noun Pl: cartels An association of business The oil cartel was composed of -
companies that are formed to control major producers and established to
competition, prices, and the control global prices.
production of goods
cascade Noun; Noun Noun The waterfall cascades down the -
Verb (Trans Pl: cascades A little waterfall or a group of high cliffs.
and Intrans) Verb (Transitive and waterfalls.
Intransitive) Verb
PT: cascaded To rush out fast and in great
PP: cascaded amounts, or to make something rush
PresP: cascading out in this particular way.
3rd S: cascades

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 103

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
cash in on Phrase - To take advantage of a situation in The investor was able to cash in on -
order to personally benefit from it. the rise in stock prices.

catalog Noun; Noun Noun The librarian catalogs the material cataloger (N)
Verb (Trans Pl: catalogs A record of products that are to be available to patrons.
and Intrans) Verb sold, with prices and drawing,
PT: cataloged shown in a book form.
PP: cataloged Verb
PresP: cataloging To organize and record items to
3rd S: catalogs create a catalog.
catalogue Noun; Noun Noun A catalogue of products available cataloger (N)
Verb (Trans Pl: catalogs A record of products that are to be was printed by the business for
and Intrans) Verb sold, with prices and drawing, distribution.
PT: cataloged shown in a book form.
PP: cataloged Verb
PresP: cataloging To organize and record items to
3rd S: catalogs create a catalog.
catalyst Noun Pl: catalysts A compound that speeds up the rate Creating the impetus for action, the -
of a chemical reaction without catalyst for war was an attempted
having to change itself. coup.
catastrophe Noun Pl: catastrophes A horrible tragedy or accident that The earthquake destroyed large -
leads to an incredible loss of life. portions of the city creating
catastrophe and turmoil.
cedar Noun Pl: cedars An evergreen tree from Europe, Cedar trees multiply quickly and -
Asia, and Africa that is tall, has take most of the nutrition from the
branches and needles that are ground.
spreading, and has big round shaped
cones that are upright.
celestial Adjective - Pertaining to, appropriate for, in, or Celestial bodies include the sun, celestially (Adv)
characteristic of heaven. moon, stars and planets.

census Noun Pl: censuses An official count of population or A census of population taken -
items. yearly revealed rapid growth in the
area.
center on Phrase - Focus on; make something a center. The park will center on the area -
near the river.

ceremonial Adjective; Noun Adjective Ceremonial events at the ceremonialism (N)


Noun Pl: ceremonials Utilized at a ceremony or other type recognition assembly included the ceremonialist (N)
of formal occasion. awarding of metals. ceremonially
Noun (Adv)
The proper way to act on formal
occasions.
cessation Noun Pl: cessations A pause, interruption, or pause Cessation of talks on nuclear -
usually or a permanent manner. proliferation indicated antagonism
between regional factions.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 104

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
chant Noun; Noun Noun The priests chant a prayer as actual chantingly (Adv)
Verb (Trans Pl: chants A slogan or expression that is singing was not permitted.
and Intrans) Verb (Transitive and spoken rhythmically and repeatedly,
Intransitive) often with a singsong intonation.
PT: chanted Verb (Trans & Intrans)
PP: chanted To say a slogan repeatedly and
PresP: chanting rhythmically with a simple singsong
3rd S: chants intonation.

char Verb (Trans Verb (Transitive and To darken or blacken something or The char woman cleaned the soot -
and Intrans) Intransitive) to become darkened by either and grime from the small
PT: charred burning or scorching it. apartment.
PP: charred
PresP: charring
3rd S: chars
choreography Noun Pl: choreographies The skill or work of organizing The choreography of the new ballet choreographic
dance movements that accompany required high and difficult lifts for (Adj)
music. the dancers. choreographically
(Adv)
chronic Adjective - Describes a medical condition or Chronic diseased are usually not chronically (Adv)
illness that will last or has lasted a curable but their symptoms maybe chronicity (N)
long and significant period of time. controlled.

chronicle Noun; Noun Noun The Rise and Fall of the Roman -
Verb Pl: chronicles A list of events that are presented in Empire chronicles the events of
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) the order that they occurred in time. that period.
PT: chronicled Verb (Trans)
PP: chronicled To list or record events in the order
PresP: chronicling that they have occurred in time.
3rd S: chronicles

chronology Noun Pl: chronologies The order in which things occur. The chronology of events is not as -
important as a thorough
understanding of what happened.
churn Noun; Noun Noun The farmer churned butter every churner (N)
Verb (Trans Pl: churns A container or other type of device morning.
and Intrans) Verb (Transitive and where milk and cream are mixed
Intransitive) vigorously in order to make butter.
PT: churned Verb (Trans & Intrans)
PP: churned To mix milk or cream vigorously in
PresP: churning order to make butter.
3rd S: churns
circumscribe Verb PT: circumscribed To restrict the power or someone or The military circumscribed their circumscribable
(Trans) PP: circumscribed something in order for it to act attacks on the city for fear there (Adj)
PresP: independently. would be damages. circumscriber (N)
circumscribing
3rd S: circumscribes

circumspect Adjective - Demonstrating not wanting to act Many hoped the President would circumspection (N)
without first taking into be circumspect in choosing his circumspective
consideration the risks and Supreme Court nominee. (Adj)
consequences associated with that circumspectly
particular act. (Adv)

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 105

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
circumvent Verb PT: circumvented To locate a way that lets one avoid The drug dealers were able to circumventer (N)
(Trans) PP: circumvented restrictions imposed by rules or laws circumvent the criminal system. circumvention (N)
PresP: without actually breaking those rules circumventive
circumventing or laws. (Adj)
3rd S: circumvents
clandestine Adjective - Secretive and clandestine that is The clandestine operations of the clandestinely
usually not legal. current leadership worry many (Adv)
who value transparency. clandestineness
(N)
clandestinity (N)
clichés Noun Pl: clichés A phrase that has been overused and Please steer clear of cliches in your -
therefore lost its original essay.
effectiveness.
clientele Noun Pl: clienteles The customers or clients or a The upscale clientele of the hotel -
particular professional organization, did not enjoy the lack of cloth
considered as a group. napkins.

closed-circuit Phrase - A circuit of TV cameras that Cable television, available only to -


television transmit pictures by cable to those who pay for such service, is a
monitors that are connected to it. closed-circuit television system.

closest Phrase - Best estimate. The closest approximation of the -


approximation cost of the project is 1.5 million in
Euro.
clothesline Noun; - Noun Many who don't have the benefit of -
Verb A line, wire, or cord that is used to dryers hang out their clothes on
(Trans) hang clean laundry until it is dry. clothes lines after washing.
Verb (Trans)
In football it is to knock down a
player of the opposite team by
taking the player around the neck
with an arm stretched out.

cluster Noun; - Noun A cluster of trees encircles their clustered (Adj)


Verb A small collection of people or home. clustery (Adj)
(Intrans and things that are placed together in a
Trans) close way.
Verb
To put something into a group.
coalition Noun Pl: coalitions A short lived union of two or more A coalition of forces occupied Iraq. coalitionist (N)
political parties.

cognitive Adjective - Relating to the process of gaining Her cognitive functions remained cognitively (Adv)
knowledge by using logic, instinct, keen well into her nineties.
or insight.
collateral Noun; Noun The couple were forced by the collaterality (N)
Adjective Products or property that are used as bank to provide their home as collaterally (Adv)
a sort of security against a loan and collateral to back a loan.
given up if the loan is not repaid.
Adjective
Flowing side by side in parallel or
analogous in some way.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 106

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
combustion Noun - The process of burning fuel to The combustion engine's combustive (Adj)
provide fuel in an engine. development signaled the
beginning of new transport
methods.
commission Noun; - Noun The real estate broker took a commissional
Verb An amount of money paid to an percentage commission by the (Adj)
(Trans) agent for providing a service. sales price of the home. commissionary
Verb (Trans) (Adj)
To allot a duty or job to someone.
companionate Adjective - Suitable for a friend. The thesaurus is a companionate to -
a good dictionary.

complacency Adjective - Being satisfied in an unreflective Complacency and lack of action by complacency (N)
way and with a lack of awareness of the small community lead to its complacently
possible challenges. demise. (Adv)
complementary Adjective - Making something whole. The couple have complimentary complementarily
personalities. (Adv)
complementariness
(N)
compliance Noun - The act or condition of following a Compliance with the law was -
standard or consenting to do required of all small businesses.
something.
compound interest Phrase - Interest that is worked out on the Compound interest charged by the -
combined total of the original bank lead to the destruction of the
amount borrowed and the interest business.
that has accumulated.
concentric circle Phrase - Two circles sharing the same center. The moons of Jupiter travel in -
concentric circles around the
planet.
concurrent Adjective - Existing or taking place at identical Concurrent factors of wind and concurrently (Adv)
times or flowing parallel. rain destroyed the farmer's crops. concurrence (N)

condescending Adjective - Acting in a superior way towards A condescending attitude of the old condescendingly
other people. toward the young can be very (Adv)
negative and even destructive.

condor Noun - A vulture particular to the Andes Condors, once almost extinct, now -
Mountains that has characteristic soar over the Andes Mountains.
dull black plumage with white
plumage surrounding the neck.
conglomerate Noun; Noun Noun A conglomerate of international conglomeratic
Adjective; Pl: conglomerates A big business organization that is drug manufacturers was created to (Adj)
Verb Verb made up of many companies that fight HIV epidemics. conglomeritic
PT: conglomerated deal with a variety of different (Adj)
PP: conglomerated activities. conglomerator (N)
PresP: Adjective
conglomerating Made up of a mass or collection of
3rd S: different material or elements.
conglomerates Verb (Trans & Intrans)
To bring material or elements
together, or to be brought together
into a mass.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 107

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
congregation Noun Pl: congregations A collection of people whom were Members of the church -
brought together to experience a congregation met to discuss a
religious service. celebration.
congruent Adjective - Analogous to or in harmony with Congruent patterns of light and congruently (Adv)
each other or something else. dark created a sense of mystery.

consensus Noun - Wide ranging agreement amongst A consensus by the judges resulted -
members of a group. in unanimous decision to acquit the
defendant.
constraint Noun Pl: constraints A factor that regulate the amount of We need to be aware of all the -
freedom that can be used constraints we have to face to
spontaneously. finish the project, such as money,
time and the number of people
available.
contemplate Verb Verb To look or view something with The group is contemplating a new contemplator (N)
PT: contemplated thought for a long time. plan of actions.
PP: contemplated
PresP:
contemplating
3rd S: contemplates

contentious Adjective - Making or likely to make A contentious atmosphere existed contentiously


disagreement and conflict between between the opposing attorneys. (Adv)
people that have differing views. contentiousness
(N)
context Noun - Phrases, passages, or words that Commentators often take quotes -
come before or after a specific word out of context creating misleading
or passage in a piece of writing or information.
speech that helps explain the
meaning of it.
contiguous Adjective - Touching one another physically or Asia and continental Europe are contiguously
sharing a boundary. two contiguous continents. (Adv)
contiguousness (N)

contingency Noun Pl: contingencies An occurrence that may happen in Contingency funds were set aside -
the future like a problem, in case of increased construction
emergency, or unexpected expose costs.
that must be dealt with in the future,
and therefore must be ready to be
dealt with.
contingent Adjective; Noun Adjective The success of the plan is contingently (Adv)
Noun Pl: contingents Resulting from an event or contingent on the effectiveness of
circumstance that will occur in the the team leaders.
future.
Noun
Representative of a group of people
that either belief in a certain faith or
ideal or belong to a specific
organization, or are from a specific
part or nation, and form part of a
bigger group.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 108

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
convalescence Noun Pl: convalescences The slow return to better health after A convalescence facility aids -
having been sick or having patient's recovery by providing
undergone medical treatment, or care and therapy.
having spent time getting better.
convoluted Adjective - Too complicated or elaborate to be To write a good essay, you should -
understood easily. stay away from convoluted ideas
and expressions.

coordinate Verb (Trans - Verb (Trans & Intrans) In order to coordinate schedules, coordinated (Adj)
and To plan an event that involves many the director spoke to all involved coordinately (Adv)
Intrans); different people to then become a employees. coordinateness (N)
Noun; whole. coordinative (Adj)
Adjective Noun
A set of numbers that when used
together indicate the exact place of
something on a map or on something
that has an axes.
Adjective
Same in position or importance.

cornstalk Noun - The stem of the corn. The dried cornstalks lay in the field -
after the corn had been picked.

corpulence Noun - Obesity or heaviness. The corpulence of the actor -


contributed to his funny
appearance.
corroborate Verb PT: corroborated To provide or show evidence of the The police corroborated the corroborative
(Trans) PP: corroborated certainty or truth of something. suspect's statement with the (Adj)
PresP: corroborating evidence found at the scene. corroboratively
3rd S: corroborates (Adv)
corroboratory
(Adj)
corroborator (N)
counterfeit Adjective; Verb (Transitive and Adjective A large percentage of U.S. dollars counterfeiter (N)
Verb (Trans Intransitive) Made as a duplicate of something in in circulation outside the U.S. is
and PT: counterfeited order to deceive or take advantage of counterfeit.
Intrans); PP: counterfeited people.
Noun PresP: Verb (Trans & Intrans)
counterfeiting To make real looking duplicates of
3rd S: counterfeits something in order to deceive or
Noun take advantage of people.
Pl: counterfeits Noun
A duplicate of something created in
order to deceive or take advantage of
people.

coy Adjective comparative: coyer Faking, in a provocative or teasing The coy young woman was coyish (Adj)
superlative: coyest way, to be shy. uncomfortable. coyly (Adv)
coyness (N)
credence Noun Pl: credences Recognition based on the extent to Her testimony added credence to -
which something is thought of or the defendant's claim.
believed.
credo Noun Pl: credos A formal declaration of values or We have always lived by one -
beliefs. credo.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 109

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
crestfallen Adjective - Upset or disillusioned, especially The Olympic runner came home crestfallenly (Adv)
after being excited or certain of crestfallen after a false start caused crestfallenness (N)
something. her team to be disqualified.

criminology Noun - The sociological study of crime and Criminology makes an attempt to criminological
relevant areas, such as criminals the understand the reasons for (Adj)
punishment of criminals. criminals to comment crimes. criminologically
(Adv)
criminologist (N)

criterion Noun Pl: criteria or A standard that is accepted and used The criteria dictated from the criterial (Adj)
criterions for the making of decisions or proposal must be followed
verdicts about something. precisely.
crypt Noun Pl: crypts A room or vault that is built Amazing tombs of priests lay in -
underground, often under a church, crypts beneath the church.
used as a chamber or chapel for
burial purposes, or for stocking
artifacts religious in nature.

cryptic Adjective - Intentionally strange and apparently The child left a cryptic note that cryptically (Adv)
having a secret meaning. worried his mother crypticness (N)

cue Noun; Noun Noun They took their cue from the boss -
Verb Pl: cues A thing stated or done that gives the who motioned them to leave the
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) sign for someone so that they could room.
PT: cued then say or do something.
PP: cued Verb (Trans)
PresP: cuing To give someone a sign in order for
3rd S: cues them to be able to do so or say
something.
cult Noun Pl: cults 1. A system of religious or spiritual The Rocky Horror Picture Show cultic (Adj)
principles that are considered to be has developed a cult following. cultish (Adj)
either unorthodox or ill-advised. cultishly (Adv)
2. A group of people all of which cultishness (N)
share the same religious or spiritual cultism (N)
principles. cultist (N)

culture-bound Adjective - Being limited by a person's own Some immigrant populations feel -
culture culture-bound and tend not to
assimilate into the larger society.

cumbersome Adjective - Uncomfortable to hold or handle The cumbersome jacket is unlikely cumbersomely
because of shape, size, or mass. to be able to fit in my bag. (Adv)
cumbersomeness
(N)
curtail Verb PT: curtailed To decrease the length or time of We were forced by bad weather to curtailment (N)
PP: curtailed something. curtail our vacation.
PresP: curtailing
3rd S: curtails
cynical Adjective - Hesitant or disapproving of human The cynical older man criticized cynically (Adv)
nature or the intentions or good the younger man's idea as cynicalness (N)
willingness of others. idealistic.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 110

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
daylight saving Phrase - A change of clock time to permit Daylight savings time increased -
time more hours of normal daylight. the amount of daylight hours.

debase Verb PT: debased To decrease something in worth or Legislatures debased the very debasedness (N)
(Trans) PP: debased value. notion of a national park by debaser (N)
PresP: debasing allowing periodic logging.
3rd S: debases
debilitate Verb PT: debilitated To decrease the strength of someone Rather than aiding in curing the debilitation (N)
(Trans) PP: debilitated or something; to make someone or patient, the medicine further debilitative (Adj)
PresP: debilitating something weak. debilitated him.
3rd S: debilitates
decagon Noun Pl: decagons A shape that has ten sides to it, Though asked to draw an eight- decagonal (Adj)
formally known as a polygon. sided octagon, the children drew decagonally (Adv)
decagons.
decent Adjective - Being compliant to the conventional After years of finding partners who decentness (N)
standards of ethical behavior. treated her abusively, finally she
found a man who would treat her
decent.
decipher Verb PT: deciphered To determine what a word or piece The traveler was able to decipher decipherer (N)
(Trans) PP: deciphered of written work says when it is hard the meaning of the woman's words decipherment (N)
PresP: deciphering or nearly difficult to read. though she spoke a foreign
3rd S: deciphers language.

deduce Verb PT: deduced To reach some sort of result, often Sherlock Holmes deduced the deducibility (N)
(Trans) PP: deduced without all the needed or pertinent identity of criminals by gathering deducible (Adj)
PresP: deducing information, but instead using logic. clues. deducibleness (N)
3rd S: deduces
deficit Noun Pl: deficits The monetary amount why which The U.S. deficit is growing daily. -
spending exceeds either an income
or budget.
degenerate Verb Verb (Intransitive) Verb (Intransitive) Degenerate behaviors by drug degenerately (Adv)
(Intrans); PT: degenerated 1. To develop a condition that is users results in increased crime and degenerateness (N)
Adjective; PP: degenerated worse than it was before. homelessness.
Noun PresP: degenerating 2. In biology, to lose the ability to
3rd S: degenerates function.
Noun Adjective
Pl: degenerates In a condition that is worse than it
was before.
Noun
Someone who is in a bad condition
or behaves immorally.

deleterious Adjective - With a bad or negative effect on a The deleterious ways of the young deleteriously
person or a thing. housewife resulted in total (Adv)
disorder. deleteriousness (N)

deliberate Adjective; Verb Adjective He was deliberate in his actions. deliberateness (N)
Verb PT: deliberated Cautiously thought out and done on deliberator (N)
PP: deliberated purpose.
PresP: deliberating Verb (Trans & Intrans)
3rd S: deliberates To think or something with a pre-
determined goal.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 111

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
delineate Verb PT: delineated To explain or depict something The teacher attempted to delineate delineable (Adj)
(Trans) PP: delineated using specific details. the historical reasons for the war. delineation (N)
PresP: delineating delineative (Adj)
3rd S: delineates
delinquent Noun; Noun Noun Because of delinquent payments, delinquently (Adv)
Adjective Pl: delinquents A person who breaks the law, the student's credit rating was poor.
usually a young person.
Adjective
Pertaining to breaking the law or to
behavior that is antisocial.
delta Noun Pl: deltas A triangular shaped accumulation of The Mississippi Delta has rich -
sand and dirt at the opening of a topsoil because of the sediment
river, bay or creek. from the river.
deluge Noun; Noun Noun The deluge of rain created -
Verb Pl: deluges An unexpected heavy shower of rain flooding.
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) or flood of water.
PT: deluged Verb (Trans)
PP: deluged To swamp or overwhelm someone
PresP: deluging unexpectedly with a considerable
3rd S: deluges amount of something.

delusion Noun Pl: delusion A constant fake belief thought of in Dickens characters are often under delusional (Adj)
the face of evidence that has been the delusion that their full identity
proved contradictory. is known to them.
delve (into) Verb PT: delved To research or dig for something The teacher proceeded to delve delver (N)
PP: delved completely to get information. into the problems of war.
PresP: delving
3rd S: delves
demographic Adjective - Pertaining to the composition and Demographic breakdowns of demographical
characteristics of populations. populations often help researchers (Adj)
to understand cultural trends. demographically
(Adv)
demonstrable Adjective - So apparent as to be quickly able to Demonstrable proof of his demonstrability
be shown. innocence was required before the (N)
suspect was released. demonstrablenes
(N)
demonstrably
(Adv)
deploy Verb PT: deployed To place soldiers, weapons, or other The decision to deploy troops to deployable (Adj)
PP: deployed types of resources in a particular Iraq was a difficult one. deployer (N)
PresP: deploying area so that it is ready for action.
3rd S: deploys
depreciation Noun - The reduction in worth of an object The gradual depreciation of the -
over time. new currency caused investors to
move money elsewhere.
derive Verb PT: derived To be derived from some other word The story was derived from ancient derivable (Adj)
PP: derived or phrase. folklore. deriver (N)
PresP: deriving
3rd S: derives

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 112

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
desegregation Verb PT: desegregated To place an end to a traditional or Desegregation of schools in the desegregation (N)
PP: desegregated obligatory division of ethnic or United States began with the 1954 desegregationist
PresP: desegregating racial groups. Supreme Court case. (N)
3rd S: desegregates

detection Noun - The act of looking or realizing Detection of termite damage is -


something's existence. required before the sale of a house.

detergent Noun; Noun Noun Detergent with bleach may help -


Adjective plural detergents A substance that is used to cleanse getting that stain out.
something.
Adjective
Having the properties of a detergent.

deterioration Noun - A decrease in value, worth, or force. The deterioration of the old -
building was evident in the
crumbling foundation.
deterrent Noun; Noun Noun A deterrent to peer pressure is the -
Adjective plural deterrents A thing that puts off someone of development of self esteem.
something.
Adjective
Able to put something of someone
off.
devastate Verb PT: devastated To produce great or extensive What devastated the crops was devastation (N)
(Trans) PP: devastated damage to something. years of severe drought. devastative (Adj)
PresP: devastating devastator (N)
3rd S: devastates
diabetes Noun - An illness that causes the body to Diabetes forced the man to eat -
make too much urine. carefully and monitor his sugar
intake.
diaper Noun; Noun Noun On trips the baby needed -
Verb Pl: diapers An article of soft, fluid absorbing disposable diapers.
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) material that is worn an infant as
PT: diapered underwear to take in the infant's
PP: diapered bodily wastes.
PresP: diapering Verb (Trans)
3rd S: diapers To place a diaper on the infant.
die out Phrase - To become extinct or slowly stop Those plants will soon die out as a -
existing. result of over-grazing.

dilution Noun Pl: dilutions A weakening or thinning or a The dilution of alcoholic drinks -
compound by adding some other with water weakens them by
type of substance. creating a lower alcohol
percentage.
dimension Noun; Noun Noun There are some three-dimensional dimensional (Adj)
Verb Pl: dimensions 1. A measurement of a something's figures in the GMAT. dimensionality (N)
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) length, width, or height in one or dimensionally
PT: dimensioned more directions. (Adv)
PP: dimensioned 2. The size of something. dimensionless
PresP: dimensioning Verb (Trans) (Adj)
3rd S: dimensions To cut or make something a
particular size or shape.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 113

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
dioxide Noun Pl: dioxides A compound that has two oxygen Carbon dioxide emissions harm the -
atoms in each molecule. environment and contribute to
global warming.
disarm Verb (Trans PT: disarmed To renounce a source of weapons or The US disarmed some of its disarmer (N)
and Intrans) PP: disarmed to decrease the strength or armed nuclear warheads.
PresP: disarming forces, or to make another country
3rd S: disarms do this.
discern Verb (Trans PT: discerned To observe something that difficult It is difficult to discern the precise discerner (N)
and Intrans) PP: discerned to see because it is not obvious or meaning of the book.
PresP: discerning clear.
3rd S: discerns
discourse Noun; Noun Noun The philosophical on the matter of discourser (N)
Verb Pl: discourses An important or long speech or enlightenment is certainly complex
(Intrans) Verb (Intransitive) article of writing about a specific and ongoing.
PT: discoursed subject.
PP: discoursed Verb (Trans)
PresP: discoursing To write or speak about a topic in an
3rd S: discourses official place and for a long time.

disenfranchise Verb Verb (Transitive) To rob a person or institution of a Many Florida voters were disenfranchisement
(Trans) PT: disenfranchised legal right, immunity, or freedom. disenfranchised during the 2000 (N)
PP: disenfranchised presidential election in the United
PresP: States.
disenfranchising
3rd S:
disenfranchises

disinclination Noun - An unwillingness to perform an act The disinclination to work by the -


of do something. young graduate must be overcome
if he is to participate in a meaning
way in the world.
dislodge Verb (Trans PT: dislodged To make a person or a thing leave a In order to dislodge coal from the dislodgment (N)
and Intrans) PP: dislodged position that was formerly secure or river beds, powerful streams of
PresP: dislodging set. water are injected into the river
3rd S: dislodges floor.
dismal Adjective - Disappointing or gloomy outlook or The outlook for the poor working dismally (Adv)
feeling. class remains dismal and hopeless. dismalness (N)

dismantle Verb (Trans PT: dismantled To make something stop working by They dismantled the old -
and Intrans) PP: dismantled taking it apart. playground in order to install a
PresP: dismantling safer one.
3rd S: dismantles
dismember Verb PT: dismembered To remove an extremity or other part After shooting the animal, the -
(Trans) PP: dismembered of a person or an animal. hunter dismembered its limbs in
PresP: order to easily carry it out of the
dismembering forest.
3rd S: dismembers
disorient Verb PT: disoriented To make someone feel mislead or There is something disorienting disorientation (N)
(Trans) PP: disoriented confused, usually in regards to place about long flights.
PresP: disorienting or direction.
3rd S: disorients

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 114

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
disparaging Adjective - Showing or expressing scorn of Commentary on the author's novel disparagingly
critique. offers only disparaging remarks. (Adv)

dispassionate Adjective - Not biased by sentiment or A detached and dispassionate dispassionately


individual feelings but instead being approach is valued in social world. (Adv)
objective. dispassionateness
(N)
dispose Verb Verb (Transitive) Verb (Trans & Intrans) Efforts to dispose of trash in an disposer (N)
(Trans); PT: disposed 1. To change someone's willingness environmentally sensitive manner
Noun PP: disposed or receptiveness to something. were successful.
PresP: disposing 2. To position or place something so
3rd S: disposes that it can be used.
Noun
Disposal.

dissemination Verb (Trans PT: disseminated To distribute something like The dissemination of literature dissemination (N)
and Intrans) PP: disseminated information, or to make something encouraging democracy was disseminative
PresP: disseminating become widespread. funded by the government. (Adj)
3rd S: disseminates disseminator (N)

distill Verb (Trans PT: distilled To make a liquid pure by raising its Vodka is distilled from potatoes or distillable (Adj)
and Intrans) PP: distilled temperature to create a gas and then sometimes grain.
PresP: distilling taking the vapor created and
3rd S: distills condensing that.
distort Verb (Trans PT: distorted To depict or give an account of When a witness distorts the truth, distorter (N)
and Intrans) PP: distorted something in an inaccurate or her may be charged with perjury. distortive (Adj)
PresP: distorting misleading way.
3rd S: distorts
diva Noun Pl: divas or dive A well known female opera singer. The star's talent and personality -
made her a new diva in the operatic
world.
divergence Noun Pl: divergences A difference or disparity between The divergence of the workers -
two or more things, such as from their task was a result of
thoughts, opinions and directions. commotion in the streets.
divergent Adjective - Going along a path or a course that Divergent philosophies amongst divergently (Adv)
becomes more and more different or corporate leaders caused chaos and
separate. uncertainty in the workers.
divulge Verb PT: divulged To expose information that was once The suspect refused to divulge the divulgement (N)
(Trans) PP: divulged secrete. identity of his accomplice during divulgence (N)
PresP: divulging the investigation. divulger (N)
3rd S: divulges
docile Adjective - Calm, easy to control, and not likely The docile nature of the large dog docilely (Adv)
to make trouble. made him a wonderful companion docility (N)
for the children.
doctrine Noun Pl: doctrines A principle or idea that creates the A doctrine which advocates state doctrinal (Adj)
foundation for a belief, policy, or control of utilities is not acceptable doctrinality (N)
theory. to capitalists. doctrinally (Adv)

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 115

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
doom Noun; Noun Noun A sense of doom pervaded the -
Verb Pl: dooms A terrible destiny like death or total atmosphere after the natural
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) ruin. disaster destroyed the city.
PT: doomed Verb (Trans)
PP: doomed To scorn someone or something to a
PresP: dooming terrible destiny.
3rd S: dooms
dope Noun; Noun Noun In the sixties dope was important doper (N)
Verb Pl: dopes An illegal drug usually referring to complement to festivities.
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) marijuana.
PT: doped Verb (Trans)
PP: doped To secretly place a drug in
PresP: doping someone's food or beverage so that
3rd S: dopes the person's personality or conscious
is affected negatively.
doubtless Adverb; - Adverb There is doubtless any need for doubtlessly (Adv)
Adjective With great or absolute certainty. additional drought aid after much doubtlessness (N)
Adjective needed rain.
Impossible to doubt or deny.
drab Adjective; Noun Adjective The drab and colorless dwelling of drably (Adv)
Noun; Pl: drabs Not interesting to see because it the peasant seemed not to offer the drabness (N)
Verb Verb (Intransitive) lacks luster or color. traveler much comfort.
(Intrans) PT: drabbed Noun
PP: drabbed A lackluster pale graying brown
PresP: drabbing color.
3rd S: drabs Verb (Intransitive)
To use a prostitute.
draw in Phrase - To make someone get involved in To draw in customers the -
something against that person's will. restaurant hung welcome banners
outside the building.
draw on Phrase - To leverage some resource for In order to draw on much-need -
improvement or benefit expertise, we brought an engineer
in to confer on the project.

drizzle Noun; Verb (Transitive and Noun Instead of a downpour the rain fell drizzly (Adj)
Verb (Trans Intransitive) Light continual rain. slowly in a drizzle welcomed by
and Intrans) PT: drizzled Verb (Trans & Intrans) the gardener.
PP: drizzled To rain lightly and continuously.
PresP: drizzling
3rd S: drizzles
dropout Noun Pl: dropouts A person who has made the decision The young man decided to dropout -
to leave an educational institution of college because his grades were
without completing all the required low.
courses.
dummy Noun Pl: dummies A mannequin or model of a human A dummy computer was set up in -
being used in a store for displaying the store window though an
clothes. operable one was inside.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 116

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
duplicate Verb Verb (Transitive) Verb (Trans) Duplicate copies of tax forms were duplicately (Adv)
(Trans); PT: duplicated To make an identical duplicate of required by the financial aid office. duplicative (Adj)
Noun; PP: duplicated something.
Adjective PresP: duplicating Noun
3rd S: duplicates An identical duplicate or something
Noun like a document.
Pl: duplicates Adjective
Being an identical duplicate of
something.
dwelling Noun Pl: dwellings A place like a house or other type of The log dwelling was habitable and -
building where a person lives. meshed well with the wooded
environment.
dynamics Noun - The force that causes the production The dynamics between the two -
of activity and change in any type of intelligence agencies allowed vital
situation or sphere of life. communication.

ecosystem Noun Pl: ecosystems A group of interdependent The rainforest ecosystem is -


organisms that live in the same important to the natural health of
environment and depend on each the entire globe.
other.
eggnog Noun Pl: eggnogs A beverage created by combining Eggnog, an egg, sugar and cream -
milk or cream, eggs, sugar, spice and punch, is traditionally served
in some occasion an alcohol like during Christmas.
brandy; it is usually served at
Christmas.
elaborate Adjective; Verb (Transitive and Adjective An elaborate buffet meant to elaborately (Adv)
Verb (Trans Intransitive) Containing various different parts or impress clients was set up in the elaborateness (N)
and Intrans) PT: elaborated lots of detail and being arranged in a conference room. elaboration (N)
PP: elaborated very complex way. elaborator (N)
PresP: elaborating Verb (Trans & Intrans)
3rd S: elaborates To provide greater detail about
something that has been spoken
about or described already in
extensive terms.
electorate Noun Pl: electorates The entire group of formally The entire electorate voted in the -
qualified voters within a nation or election which was astounding for
region or a specific election. a new democracy.

elevate Verb PT: elevated To bump something up to a higher To elevate her status in the -
(Trans) PP: elevated place or level. corporation the young intern
PresP: elevating enrolled in an evening law
3rd S: elevates program.
eligible Adjective; - Adjective In order to be eligible to play high eligiblity (N)
Noun Permitted or qualified to do, be, or school sports, the students were eligibly (Adv)
obtain something. required to take a physical exam.
Noun
A person or thing that meets a series
of requirements.
eliminate Verb PT: eliminated To eliminate or remove someone or To eliminate the need for overtime, elimination (N)
(Trans) PP: eliminated something from a listing or group, or workers were incentives to eliminative (Adj)
PresP: eliminating to make the decision to disregard complete tasks on schedule. eliminatory (Adj)
3rd S: eliminates someone or something as being eliminator (N)
extraneous or insignificant.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 117

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
elliptical Adjective - Having the shape or figure of a The elliptical shape of a certain elliptically (Adv)
geometric ellipse. star formations was noticed
through powerful telescopes.
eloquent Adjective - Speaking or saying something in a An eloquent speech was given by eloquently (Adv)
powerful, persuasive, and beautiful the executive to make all new eloquentness (N)
way. clients feel welcome.
elusive Adjective - Hard to locate, grasp, or apprehend. The elusive poet lived in seclusion elusively (Adv)
in the North Carolina mountains. elusiveness (N)

emancipation Noun - The process of freeing someone of The emancipation of the slaves was -
constraints. the first step in a long legal process
to create equality.
embargo Noun; Noun Noun An embargo against the island -
Verb Pl: embargoes A government limitation or restraint nation prevented it from receiving
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) on trade, usually one that makes goods and services.
PT: embargoed trade with a particular country
PP: embargoed illegal.
PresP: embargoing Verb (Trans)
3rd S: embargoes To impose an embargo on a country.

embark Verb (Trans PT: embarked To go on board of a ship or plane. To embark on a long adventure embarkation (N)
and Intrans) PP: embarked was the desire of 15th century embarkment (N)
PresP: embarking explorers.
3rd S: embarks
embody Verb PT: embodied To make something that is abstract The constitution embodies -
(Trans) PP: embodied touchable or visible. American ideals.
PresP: embodying
3rd S: embodies
embroider Verb (Trans PT: embroidered To adorn something with The seamstress embroidered a embroiderer (N)
and Intrans) PP: embroidered needlework by sewing a pattern onto beautiful trim on the wedding
PresP: embroidering it. gown.
3rd S: embroiders

emission Noun Pl: emissions The process of releasing something. The emissions from vehicles are -
regularly tested in California.

emulate Verb PT: emulated Using imitation or other means to try He tries hard to emulate his boss, emulative (Adj)
(Trans) PP: emulated to equal or exceed someone or however, he needs much more emulatively (Adv)
PresP: emulating something. experience and training.
3rd S: emulates
encompass Verb PT: encompassed 1. To incorporate the total of The party will encompass lots of encompassment
(Trans) PP: encompassed something. things dancing to a concert to a (N)
PresP: 2. To surround something. fancy dinner.
encompassing
3rd S: encompasses

endeavor Verb Verb (Transitive) Verb (Trans) We must endeavor to better endeavorer (N)
(Trans); PT: endeavored To make an attempt to attain understand the complexities of
Noun PP: endeavored something. physics.
PresP: endeavoring Noun
3rd S: endeavors A sincere attempt to attain
Noun something.
plural; endeavors

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 118

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
endorsement Noun Noun: plural The act or case of endorsing a The endorsement of the -
endorsements person or a thing. Republican candidate for the US
Senate spot by the Democratic
mayor came as a surprise to us all.

endowment Noun Pl: endowments A specified amount of revenue or The college's substantial -
property that is given to a person or endowment allows it to
institution. comfortably give grants to all
students who need them.
engrave Verb PT: engraved To inscribe or carve a rigid a design The tombstone was engraved with engraver (N)
(Trans) PP: engraved on a rigid surface in order to a beautiful epitaph.
PresP: engraving decorate it.
3rd S: engraves
engulf Verb PT: engulfed To envelop, cover over, or swallow The ship was engulfed by waves engulfment (N)
(Trans) PP: engulfed something up. during the storm and some crew
PresP: engulfing member were thrown overboard.
3rd S: engulfs
enrich Verb PT: enriched To better the worth of something. The soil was enriched by mineral enricher (N)
(Trans) PP: enriched deposits.
PresP: enriching
3rd S: enriches
enslave Verb PT: enslaved To take away a person's freedom by Many settlers in the United States enslavement (N)
(Trans) PP: enslaved subjecting that person to a enslaved Africans. enslaver (N)
PresP: enslaving controlling influence.
3rd S: enslaves
entrant Noun Pl: entrants A person who enters a competition Each of the contest entrants were -
or contest, know as a competitor. hoping to come out victorious.

enumeration Verb PT: enumerated To list a number of things on a list The enumeration of how she came enumeration (N)
(Trans) PP: enumerated individually. to this conclusion left listeners still enumerat (Adj)
PresP: enumerating puzzled. enumerator (N)
3rd S: enumerates

envious Adjective - Desiring someone else's success, Her sister seemed slightly envious enviously (Adv)
good fortune, possessions, or of her wealth. enviousness (N)
features.
enzyme Noun Pl: enzymes A protein compound that acts as a Protein enzymes are found in meat enzymatic (Adj)
catalyst and is responsible for the and poultry. enzymic (Adj)
promotion of particular biochemical enzymically (Adv)
reaction.
epicenter Noun Pl: epicenters The specific place on the surface of The epicenter of the earthquake epicentral (Adj)
the Earth that is directly above the was most affected and damaged.
center of an earthquake.
eradicate Verb PT: eradicated To obliterate or get rid of something Attempts to eradicate mosquitoes eradicable (Adj)
(Trans) PP: eradicated entirely, so that it will never happen with DDT failed. eradicably (Adv)
PresP: eradicating again. eradication (N)
3rd S: eradicates eradication (N)
eradicative (Adj)
eradicator (N)
erudition Noun - Education obtained through reading The philosopher's erudition and -
and studying subjects. depth of understanding brought
him many students.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 119

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
euphoria Noun - A sensation of extreme joy, The young woman had a sense of -
excitement, or happiness. joy and euphoria when she won the
contest.
evacuation Noun Pl: evacuations The clearance of a harmful of The evacuation of the tunnel was -
potentially harmful place. completed after a bomb scare.

evict Verb PT: evicted To make someone leave forcefully Because the woman could not pay eviction (N)
(Trans) PP: evicted from a property because that person her rent, she was evicted from her evictor (N)
PresP: evicting has not complied with the terms of apartment.
3rd S: evicts the lease.

exaggerate Verb PT: exaggerated To say something is better, not as The man exaggerated his ex·aggeratedly
PP: exaggerated good as, more normal, more importance in the business to make (Adv)
PresP: exaggerating important, or bigger than is usually himself seem invaluable. ex·aggeratingly
3rd S: exaggerates true. (Adv)
ex·aggerative (Adj)
ex·aggerator (N)

excavate Verb PT: excavated To take out dirt by digging. Attempts to excavate and -
PP: excavated determine the depth of the cave
PresP: excavating have consistently failed because of
3rd S: excavates weather.
excerpt Noun; Noun Noun An excerpt from the novel excerptible (Adj)
Verb Pl: excerpts A part or passage that is taken from appeared in a magazine to excerption (N)
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) a lengthier piece of written work. encourage interest. excerptor (N)
PT: excerpted Verb (Trans)
PP: excerpted To take a passage from a lengthier
PresP: excerpting piece or written work.
3rd S: excerpts
excruciate Verb PT: excruciated To cause someone extreme The excruciating pain of her excrucitaion (N)
(Trans) PP: excruciated emotional and mental suffering. injured leg made the young girl
PresP: excruciating faint.
3rd S: excruciates

excursion Noun Pl: excursions A short trip made for pleasure or A weekend excursion into the -
other type of purpose. forest was exhilarating for the
older couple.
executioner Noun Pl: executioners An official of the law who kills The executioner stood at the -
someone that has been sentenced to guillotine and released the rope.
death.
exhaustive Adjective - Dealing or involving every detail Exhaustive efforts by the police to exhaustively (Adv)
that is pertinent to the situation find the lost child aided in her exhaustiveness (N)
taking place. recovery. exhaustivity (N)

exoneration Noun - To officially state that someone is The exoneration of the defendant exoneration (N)
free of blame. from all wrongdoing allowed him exonerative (Adj)
to be freed.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 120

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
expedient Adjective; Noun Adjective The expedient chef was always a expediently (Adv)
Noun Pl: expedients Suitable, advisable, or pertinent for a step ahead on all orders.
specific situation that needs action.
Noun
Something that is done or a
technique used to attain a goal
rapidly, regardless of whether it is
just, or prudent in the long run.

expedite Verb PT: expedited To make sure that something occurs The orders were expedited by a expediter (N)
(Trans) PP: expedited or is handled more quickly than floor manager.
PresP: expediting usual.
3rd S: expedites
expulsion Noun Pl: expulsions The act of making someone The effects of the expulsion of the expulsive (Adj)
renounce membership or leave an Jews and Muslims from Spain are
educational institution or other type still felt today.
of organization.
exquisite Adjective - Extremely beautiful and fine or The drawing included exquisite exquisitively
detailed. details. (Adv)
exquisiteness (N)
extinguish Verb past extinguished To quench something that is giving Please extinguish the campfire to extinguishable
(Trans) past participle off light or is on fire. prevent a forest fire. (Adj)
extinguished extinguishment
present participle (N)
extinguishing
3rd person present
singular
extinguishes
extradite Verb PT: extradited To return a person that has been The criminal was extradited to his -
(Trans) PP: extradited charged of a crime by a different home country for trial.
PresP: extraditing legal agency to that agency for the
3rd S: extradites person's trial and punishment.
extraneous Adjective - Not pertinent or relevant to the This detail is extraneous to the idea extraneously (Adv)
matter at hand. we are discussing. extraneousness (N)

extrinsic Adjective - Describes something that is not an Her critic included invalid extrinsically (Adv)
essential piece of something else. elements extrinsic to the article's
content.
fabrication Noun Pl: fabrications 1. The making of something, or The story he told on the witness -
something that has been made. stand was a pure fabrication of the
2. The making of something that is truth.
fake.
faction Noun Pl: factions A nonconformist group, usually the A faction of the party splintered off factional (Adj)
minority, within a large group; this to form a new group. factionally (Adv)
smaller group usually has different
interests and beliefs than the larger
group that it is part of.

fad Noun Pl: fads Something that is supported for very Acid washed jeans were just a fad faddism (N)
excitedly for a brief period of time of the 1980s. faddist (N)
by a lot of people.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 121

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
fallacy Noun Pl: fallacies Something that is erroneous but it The idea possessed many fallacies. -
thought to be actual.

fallout Noun - A cloud of radioactive dust created The fallout from the nuclear blast -
by a nuclear explosion which later affected areas miles around the
settles back to ground; center.
Less desirable and incidental
consequences

fallow Adjective; - Adjective The current era seems to have been -


Noun Land that is not seeded for a period a fallow one for literature.
of time after been plowed so that it
could regain its natural fertility.
Currently inactive.
Noun
Land that has been left uncultivated.

falter Verb PT: faltered To lose confidence and become She faltered only slightly in her falterer (N)
PP: faltered unsure. speech but the media was falteringly (Adv)
PresP: faltering nevertheless critical.
3rd S: falters
feat Noun Noun An amazing act or accomplishment Her reelection despite her -
Pl: feats that involves courage, strength, or opponents smear campaign was
ability. quite a feat.
feeble Adjective comparative: feebler Being deficient in either physical or The feeble older lady could barely feebleness (N)
superlative: feeblest mental force or wellbeing. make it out of her bed. feebly (Adv)

feline Adjective; Noun Adjective The boy looked at you with intense felinely (Adv)
Noun Pl: felines Pertaining to or characteristic of feline eyes. felineness (N)
animals that belong to the car felineity (N)
family. Examples are domestic cats,
lions, and tigers.
Noun
An animal pertaining to the cat
family.
feminist Noun; Pl: feminists Noun The feminist perspective on -
Adjective A person who fights to secure equal abortion is generally in favor of the
rights and opportunities for women. woman's right to choose.
Adjective
Pertaining to, working for, or having
faith in equal right and opportunities
for women.

ferret Noun; Noun Noun The ferret assisted the hunter in ferreter (N)
Verb (Trans Pl: ferrets or ferret An albino polecat, kept as a pet, that tracking rabbits. ferrety (Adj)
and Intrans) Verb (Transitive and is bred for hunting rabbits or rats.
Intransitive) Verb (Trans & Intrans)
PT: ferreted To search for or hunt rabbits and rats
PP: ferreted with the use of a ferret.
PresP: ferreting
3rd S: ferrets

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 122

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
feudal Adjective - Pertaining to, characteristic of, or Feudal wars resulted in much feudally (Adv)
similar to feudalism bloodshed.

fickle Adjective comparative: fickler Likely to vary when it comes to The fickle woman struggled to fickleness (N)
superlative: ficklest emotions, intentions, preferences, or decide whom to marry.
allegiances.

fluctuation Noun Pl: fluctuations A continuous, random change in the There is a minor fluctuation in -
intensity or level of something. water level in our creek.

fluorescent Adjective - Showing or capable of undergoing The fluorescent lighting made the -
fluorescence. office more oppressive.

follicle Noun Pl: follicles A gland, cavity, or anatomical sac She thought her hair follicle had follicular (Adj)
that is small and is involved in the become infected as a result of
secretion or excretion of something shaving.

folly Noun Pl: follies Lack of consideration, or It was the folly of the waitress that -
carelessness, or inconsiderate or the order was incorrect.
careless behavior.
forage Noun; Noun Noun The bear foraged through the trash -
Verb Pl: forages Crops grown to be used as food to can.
Verb feed livestock.
PT: foraged Verb (Trans & Intrans)
PP: foraged To search for food and resources.
PresP: foraging
3rd S: forages
forecast Verb Verb (Transitive) Verb (Trans) Traders forecast increased oil forecastable
(Trans); PT: forecasted To suggest or predict that something prices. (adjedctive)
Noun PP: forecast or will occur. forecaster (N)
forecasted Noun
PresP: forecasting A prediction of weather conditions
3rd S: forecasts for the near future.
Noun
Pl: forecasts
foreclose Verb PT: foreclosed To take away the right of the person The bank was forced to foreclose forecloseable (Adj)
PP: foreclosed who pays the mortgage to finish on the house due to the fact that the
PresP: foreclosing paying the mortgages, usually family had been unable to pay their
3rd S: forecloses because that person has not made mortgage in months.
mortgage payments.
foresee Verb PT: foresaw To predict that an event will occur Do you foresee any changes in our foreseeable (Adj)
PP: foreseen before the event actually does occur. current national debt? foreseer (N)
PresP: foreseeing
3rd S: foresees
forestall Verb PT: forestalled To act in advance in order to prevent The efforts of the lawyer to forestaller (N)
(Trans) PP: forestalled or hinder someone from doing forestall an immediate trial were forestallment (N)
PresP: forestalling something. not successful.
3rd S: forestalls
formidable Adjective - Hard to handle or overcome. The team will by formidable formidability (N)
opponents. formidableness (N)
formidably (Adv)

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 123

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
forthcoming Adjective - 1. About to turn up or occur. He was not forthcoming with his -
2. Ready when needed or desired. criticism of the project.

forthwith Adverb - Without delay, but instead done The farmer insisted that the worker -
immediately. discontinue his misuse of the
tractor forthwith.
fortress Noun Pl: fortresses A fortified place intended for a long- The fortress was built on a -
term military use. mountain top.

foster Verb Verb (Transitive) Verb (Trans) You must foster good manners and -
(Trans); PT: fostered To supply a child with attention and kindness early your children's
Adjective PP: fostered nurture. upbringing.
PresP: fostering Adjective
3rd S: fosters Supplying or receiving a home,
nurture, and parental care.
fragment Noun; Noun A broken piece that is left when The student's paper was full of -
Verb Pl: fragments something has been broken or fragments rather than complete
Verb shattered. sentences.
PT: fragmented
PP: fragmented
PresP: fragmenting
3rd S: fragments

fraternal Adjective - Existing amongst brothers. The relationship between the fraternalism (N)
companies was good-natured and fraternally (Adv)
fraternal
fretful Adjective - Easily upset, bothered, or disturbed The fretful old man could not be fretful·ly (Adv)
by something. made happy. fretfulness (N)

frivolous Adjective - Deficient in scholarly matter and not Frivolous ideas of the leadership frivolously (Adv)
worth taking seriously. led to increased spending on frivolousness (N)
unnecessary items.
fume Verb; Verb Verb (Trans & Intrans) Both husband and wife were fumingly (Adv)
Noun PT: fumed 1. To experience anger while not fuming long after their fight. fumy (Adj)
PP: fumed necessarily expressing that feeling of
PresP: fuming anger.
3rd S: fumes 2. To give off gas, smoke, or vapor.
Noun Noun
Pl: fumes Usually a dangerous smoke, gas, or
vapor.

fusion Noun - The molten state of a substance or Scientists used fusion to create -
the heating and liquefying of a large atomic elements.
substance.
futile Adjective - With no useful conclusion or Your attempts to climb that rock futilely (Adv)
impractical effect. face will be futile without a guide futileness (N)
and good equipment.
gauge Verb Verb (Transitive) Verb (Trans) It is hard to gauge our progress -
(Trans); PT: gauged To calculate the size, extent, with the instrument we have.
Noun PP: gauged amount, or quantity of something.
PresP: gauging Noun
3rd S: gauges A standard scale of measurement.
Noun
Pl: gauges

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 124

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
genetic Adjective - Involving, due to, or pertaining to
She has a genetic predisposition genetically (Adv)
genes of genetics. that increases her chances of
getting breast cancer.
genetically Adverb - Involving, due to, or pertaining to The plant was genetically -
genes of genetics. engineered to produce large
amounts of fruit.
genuine Adjective - Consisting of the features or values Her gratitude was visibly genuine -
that are claimed because it real and and heartfelt.
not artificial.
geometric mean Phrase Pl: geometric means The average of a set of n values, The children were able to -
described mathematically as the nth determine the geometric mean with
root of their product. little difficulty.
geometric Phrase Pl: geometric A series of numbers in which each - -
progression progressions number has a higher exponent than
the prior with the same base number.

get by Phrase - To barely manage to make ends After spending two years in prison, -
meet or live . he was barely able to get by.

get through Phrase - To last to the end of a hard time or Luckily we were able to get -
event. through the semester with A's and
B's.
give rise to Phrase - To make something. Poverty gives rise to despair in -
developing nations.

give way to Phrase - To let a person or thing have Home ownership gives way to -
precedence or priority over someone more responsible behavior.
or something else.
glut Noun; Noun An oversupply of a resource like The glut of cheap clothes has made -
Verb Pl: gluts crop or product that is needed. it difficult for young designers.
(Trans)
gourmet Noun; Noun Noun Gourmet food though considered -
Adjective Pl: gourmets A person who is a food expert and expensive can be simple to
enjoys good food and beverages. prepare.
Adjective
Pertaining to or making high-quality
food that is expensive, exceptional,
unusual, and carefully made.

government Phrase - Actions enacted by a government to Government intervention in -


intervention interrupt certain things or plans. business should be minimized say
conservatives.
grade-school Noun Pl: grade schools A school that teaches elementary or The early years of a child's grade-schooler (N)
primary education. education during grade school
should be successful.
gradual Adjective; - Adjective A gradual increase in weight can gradualness (N)
Noun Happening or proceeding slowly by be dangerous to men over long
degrees or levels. years.
Noun
A set of scriptural verses, in some
Christian services, sung after the
epistle at Communion.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 125

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
granular Adjective - Constructed of small particles or The granular nature of the dough -
grains. suggested a flaky pie crust.

graveside Noun Pl: gravesides The area that encloses a grave. Graveside services were held in -
their cemetery after the friend's
untimely death.
graze Verb (Trans PT: grazed To eat green plants like grass in a Sheep and cows graze happily on -
and Intrans) PP: grazed field or fields. alfalfa in the meadow.
PresP: grazing
3rd S: grazes
grievance Noun Pl: grievances A reason, that may or may not be The employee's sex discrimination -
well-founded, for complaining or grievance was through appropriate
resenting. channels.
grim Adjective comparative: Miserably gloomy. A grim description of the deadly grimly (Adv)
grimmer accident was written by the police grimness (N)
superlative: officer.
grimmest
gruesome Adjective - Involving or showing death or harm The gruesome results of the gruesomely (Adv)
in a horrifying or nauseating way. Rwandan genocide should not be gruesomeness (N)
forgotten.

hail Noun; Noun Noun Rain, hail and wind blasted the -
Verb (Trans Pl: hails Small round balls or ice and sky and large pellets of ice fell.
and Intrans) Verb (Transitive hardened snow that fall like rain.
and Intransitive) Verb (Trans & Intrans)
PT: hailed To greet someone upon meeting that
PP: hailed someone.
PresP: hailing
3rd S: hails
hamper Verb Verb (Transitive) Verb (Trans) A laundry hamper contained the -
(Trans); PT: hampered To impede the free or unrestricted dirty linen.
Noun PP: hampered movement of a person or a thing.
PresP: hampering Noun
3rd S: hampers Gear on board a ship that is
necessary but will most probably get
in the way.

hardy Adjective comparative: hardier Adequately healthy enough to Hardy temperament is a deciding hardily (Adv)
superlative: hardiest withstand weakness, poverty, or factor in one's lifelong wellness. hardiness (N)
negative physical conditions.

hatchback Noun plural hatchbacks A type of car whose back door is Honda's civic hatchback created -
hinged to the room in order to allow three entrances to the small car.
for easier back storage.
hedonist Noun - A self-indulgent devotion to seek Hedonists indulged in feasting and -
pleasure and happiness. parties throughout the year.

hefty Adjective comparative tense: Large and strong in physical type. The hefty sack of potatoes couldn't heftily (Adv)
heftier be lifted by the child. heftiness (N)
superlative: heftiest

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 126

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
heretical Adjective - At conflict with the conventional The philosopher held certain heretically (Adv)
religious instruction in such a way or heretical news. hereticalness (N)
to such an extreme as to draw
official disapproval.
herring Noun Pl: herrings or A fish native to the North Atlantic Herring is praised by many as a -
herring ocean that is small, edible and has great hangover cure.
silvery scales; it is extremely
important to the fishing industry.
heterogeneity Noun - The varied nature of something. The heterogeneity of the -
community allowed for the
incorporation of various cultures.

hinder Verb PT: hindered To hinder or impede the growth or Antibiotics hinder the growth of hinderer (N)
(Trans) PP: hindered advancement of a person or a thing. bacteria.
PresP: hindering
3rd S: hinders
holistic Adjective - Consisting of all of something, Holistic treatments are often holistically (Adv)
especially all of the body's physical, effective.
mental, and social condition, not just
the physical symptom, in the curing
of a disease.

hone Verb Verb (Transitive) Verb (Trans) Hone your skills to complete the -
(Trans); PT: honed To make something better with task efficiently.
Noun PP: honed sophistication over a period of time.
PresP: honing Noun
3rd S: hones A fine-grained sedimentary rock that
Noun is used as a whetstone to sharpen
Pl: hones razors or other types of cutting tools.

hyperbole Noun - An exaggeration that is done on With hyperbole the poet hyperbolical (Adj)
purpose, is extremely obvious and is envisioned his lover. hyperbolically
used to create an effect. (Adv)

hypersensitive Adjective - Extremely easily offended and She is hypersensitive to any hypersensitiveness
displeased. criticism. (N)
hypersensitivity
(N)
hypertension Noun - Unusually high blood pressure. A high intake of salt aggravates hypertensive (Adj)
hypertension.

ideographic Noun Pl: ideograms A symbol or graphic character used The ideographic inscription in the ideographic (Adj)
in writing systems, particularly those book would puzzle readers who did ideographically
of Japan and China, that directly and not read Chinese. (Adv)
conceptually represent a thing or a
theory instead of using the actual
word.

immaterial Adjective - Irrelevant or unimportant. The immaterial question posed by immateriality (N)
the pupil was not answered by the immaterially (Adv)
teacher.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 127

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
imminent Adjective - Going to occur or threatening to Disaster seems imminent. imminence (N)
occur. imminently (Adv)
imminentness (N)

immutable Adjective - Not able to be changed or The immutable nature of science immutability (N)
unchanging. has been disapproved. immutableness (N)
immutably (Adv)

impediment Noun Pl: impediments An impairment that usually affects a Many impediments remain in the impedimental
person's speech. budgeting process. (Adj)
impedimentary
(Adj)
imperative Adjective; - Adjective It is imperative that we proceed imperatively (Adv)
Noun Definitely not able to be avoided or with the deal and finish it this imperativeness (N)
necessary. week.
Noun
A thing that is required to be done.

impetus Noun - A thing that provides a stimulus or The main impetus for expanding to -
energy to achieve or to do New York is the larger potential
something. market.
impinge Verb past tense; impinged To cause some sort of limit by The construction may impinge impingement (N)
(Intrans) PP: impinged affecting the limits of something. access to fire exists. impinger (N)
PresP: impinging
3rd S: impinges

implication Noun A remark that is implied as a natural What are the implications of the implicational (Adj)
result of something else; an indirect planned park construction on im·pli·ca·tive (Adj)
suggestion. traffic issues? implicatively
(Adv)
implicativeness
(N)

impoverish Verb Verb (Transitive) To make a person or a thing become The lack of rainfall has impoverisher (N)
(Trans) PT: impoverished poor or more poor. impoverished the crops. impoverishment
PP: impoverished (N)
PresP:
impoverishing
3rd S: impoverishes

impressionable Adjective - Willing to believe or be impressed The impressionable young woman impressionability
by the thoughts, experiences, and believed the commercial's demand (N)
behaviors of others. that she use a special product. impressionably
(Adv)
impunity Noun - Freedom from harm, blame, or The court reviewed the case and -
punishment. the suspect was released without
impunity.
in full bloom Phrase - Used to describe flowers or things in The sunflower patch burst into full -
their best form. bloom.

in kind Phrase - With products or service and not An in kind contribution of labor -
money. was required by the recipient to
receive a grant.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 128

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
inadvertent Adjective - Done carelessly or unintentionally. Her inadvertent remarks about the inadvertence (N)
food hurt the feelings of her host. inadvertently
(Adv)
inalienable Adjective - Impossible to be removed or taken The inalienable rights guaranteed inalienability (N)
away. by the Constitution are life, liberty inalienably (Adv)
and the pursuit of happiness.

incentive Noun; - Noun The employees were given incentively (Adv)


Adjective A thing that pushes or encourages incentive payments for high quality incentivise (V)
someone to perform an action. work.
Adjective
Working to push or encourage a
person.
incineration Verb PT: incinerated To make something burn to ashes. The incineration of trash pollutes incineration (N)
PP: incinerated the air and contributes to global incenerator (N)
PresP: incinerating warming.
3rd S: incinerates

incisive Adjective - Fast or quick to analyze, do, or Her remarks were incisive and well incisively (Adv)
understand something. thought out. incisiveness (N)

incongruity Noun Pl: incongruities


1. The fact of being incongruous. The incongruity of the applicants -
2. A thing that is out of place or is made the hiring decision an easy
not appropriate to its context. one.
inconsequential Adjective; Noun Adjective The idea that the employees inconsequentiality
Noun Pl: inconsequentials Not very important. received free meals seemed an (N)
Noun inconsequential cost to the owner. inconsequentially
A thing that is considered to not be (Adv)
important.
incriminate Verb PT: incriminated To give evidence of a person's guilty The fingerprints on the weapon incrimination (N)
(Trans) PP: incriminated or make someone seem to be guilty served to incriminate the incriminatory
PresP: incriminating of a mistake or crime. defendant. (Adj)
3rd S: incriminates

inculcation Verb PT: inculcated To create an impression in a person's The school attempted the inculcation (N)
(Trans) PP: inculcated mind by constantly and forcefully inculcation of its students toward a inculcator (N)
PresP: inculcating repeating something. drug free life.
3rd S: inculcates
incursion Noun Pl: incursions An invasion of a person's territory The army made an incursion into incursive (Adj)
that is sudden, short, and hostile. enemy territory.

indigenous Adjective - Native or belonging to a specific The indigenous people whose land indigenity (N)
area or nation. had long ago been taken, attempted indigenously
to reclaim it through violence. (Adv)

indignation Noun - Irritation or anger due to a person or Many reacted to the city's refusal indignant (Adj)
a thing seeming difficult or unfair. to give a shelter to homeless with indignantly (Adv)
indignation.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 129

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
indiscriminate Adjective - Not making clear differences or The company was indiscriminate indiscriminately
choices. about who they fired after the (Adv)
information was leaked. indiscriminateness
(N)
indiscrimination
(N)
inertia Noun - Reluctance or incapacity to act or Pure inertia enabled the runner to inertial (Adj)
move. finish the marathon. inertially (Adv)

inevitable Adjective; - Adjective The failure of the restaurant in the inevitability (N)
Noun Not possible to stop or avoid from tiny village was inevitable as inevitably (Adv)
occurring. tourism declined.
Noun
A thing that is bound to occur.

inexplicable Adjective - Not able to be justified or accounted The inexplicable effects of their inexplicability (N)
for. childhood left the young man inexplicableness
indifferent to everything. (N)
inexplicably (Adv)

infectious Adjective - Describes a disease that is able to be The infectious disease specialist infectiously (Adv)
transmitted from one person to was brought in to make the infectiousness (N)
another, otherwise known as diagnosis.
communicable.
inflammatory Adjective - 1. Prone to illicit strong emotions Inflammatory tissues result in pain inflammatorily
like anger. for arthritis sufferers. (Adv)
2. Characterized or caused by
swelling.
inflection Noun Pl: inflections An alteration in the tone or pitch of a The ambassador's inflection in his inflectional (Adj)
person or animal's voice. speech revealed he was not a inflectionally
native speaker. (Adv)
inflectionless (Adj)

influx Noun Pl: influxes An unexpected arrival of a An influx of refugees after the civil -
considerable number of people or war led to food shortages.
things.
infrared Noun; - Noun Infrared night goggles allow the -
Adjective The portion of the invisible military to see well in the darkness.
electromagnetic spectrum made up
or radiation in the wavelength range
or 750nm to 1nm.
Adjective
Making, using, or influenced by
infrared radiation.
ingenious Adjective - Having the characteristics of being The ingenious idea to load ingeniously (Adv)
imaginative and clever. thousands of songs onto tiny chips ingeniousness (N)
created massive profits for the
company.
ingenuity Noun Pl: ingenuities Originality and cunningness. The ingenuity of the young -
inventor created a new method of
viewing photons.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 130

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
ingrained Adjective - Worked deep into the pores, fibers, It was ingrained in young people to ingrainedly (Adv)
or surface of something in order to do well in school by immigrant ingrainedness (N)
make it very difficult to remove. parents.

injunction Noun Pl: injunctions A judicial order that obliges a person An injunction handed down by the injunctive (Adj)
involved in a legal action to do judge prevented the father visiting
something or stop from doing that his son.
something.
inoculate Verb PT: inoculated To create immunity to a disease by A vaccine to inoculate children inoculability
(Trans) PP: inoculated injecting or presenting a serum, against polio wiped out the )noun)
PresP: inoculating antigen, or a weakened form of a epidemic. inoculable (Adj)
3rd S: inoculates disease-producing virus or bacteria inoculation (N)
into a person's body. inoculative (Adj)
inoculator (N)
inordinate Adjective - Excessive in amount or degree. An inordinate number of people inordinacy (N)
massed to protest the political inordinately (Adv)
decisions. inordinateness (N)

insatiable Adjective - Always wanting more and never The child's insatiable curiosity lead insatiability (N)
being satisfied. him to read every book on the insatiableness (N)
shelf. insatiably (Adv)

inscribe Verb PT: inscribed To write, engrave, or print words or The father inscribed his signature inscribable (Adj)
(Trans) PP: inscribed letters on the surface of something. in the family's Bible. inscriber (N)
PresP: inscribing
3rd S: inscribes
insidious Adjective - Gradually and subtly destructive or The insidious efforts to fire the insidiously (Adv)
dangerous. professor by outside political insidiousness (N)
groups were successful.
insomnia Noun - Difficulty in falling asleep or staying Unable to sleep, the woman took insomniac
asleep for extended periods of time medication to relieve her insomnia. (adjective and
so as to be able to become rested. noun)

instigate Verb PT: instigated To make something start to happen. The younger brother instigated a instigation (N)
(Trans) PP: instigated fight between his siblings. instigator (N)
PresP: instigating
3rd S: instigates
insulin Noun - A hormone that regulates the levels Insulin is given regularly to -
of glucose in the blood; it is secreted promote reasonable sugar levels in
by the islets of Langerhan which are diabetics.
located on the pancreas.

intangible Adjective; Noun Adjective The intangible affect of prosperity intangibility (N)
Noun Pl: intangibles Not able to be seen or touched was seen in the confidence of intangibly (Adv)
because it does not have material young people
qualities.
Noun
An asset or quality that is not able to
be quantified.
integral Adjective - Being an essential or necessary part It is integral to a civil society to integrally (Adv)
of something. have a clear and understood body
of civil law.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 131

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
intercept Verb; Verb Verb (Trans & Intrans) The spy was able to intercept interceptive (Adj)
Noun PT: intercepted To stop or prevent people or objects crucial messages.
PP: intercepted from attaining their final target or
PresP: intercepting aim by either diverting, stopping, or
3rd S: intercepts seizing them.
Noun Noun
Pl: intercepts The distance between the origin and
the point where a curve crosses the
axis.
interdependency Adjective - Unable to live or exist without one The interdependency of nations is a interdependent
another because they are dependent crucial concept in a globally linked (Adj)
on one another. world. interdependence
(N)
interlude Noun Pl: interludes A brief period of time between tow An interlude in the symphony -
longer periods of time where provided a sharp contrast to the
something happens that is unlike heavy music.
anything that has happened before or
will happen.
intermediary Noun; Noun Noun An intermediary was sent to intermediate (Adj)
Adjective Pl: intermediaries A person who goes between two or negotiate a peace between the two
more people or groups and bring countries.
messages to them or tries to bring
agreement amongst them.
Adjective
Between two levels, groups, or
forms.

intermittent Adjective - Coming from or occurring Intermittent buzzing by the bees intermittence (N)
irregularly. disturbed the silence of the intermittently
morning. (Adv)
interrelate Verb PT: interrelated To have a relationship where each The two books interrelate the use interrelation (N)
PP: interrelated person or thing depends on or is of technology and global business interrelationship
PresP: interrelating affected by others. growth. (N)
3rd S: interrelates

intestinal Adjective - Affecting or located in the intestines. Intestinal flu upsets the entire intestinally (Adv)
digestive tract.

intestine Noun Pl: intestines The piece of the digestive system Cancer had invaded the intestine intestinal (Adj)
that is located between the stomach and abdominal cavity.
and the anus; it is responsible for
digesting and absorbing food.

intricate Adjective - Having a lot of details or little parts The spider created an intricate web intricately (Adv)
that are carefully created or placed across the doorway.
together.
intrigue Noun; PT: intrigued Scheming or plotting in a secretive The intrigue between terrorists and intriguer (N)
Verb PP: intrigued way. their government was movie intriguing (Adj)
PresP: intriguing Verb (Trans & Intrans) material. intriguingly (Adv)
3rd S: intrigues To create great interest or curiosity
in someone.
intriguing Adjective - Provoking interest in something; The new art exhibit created intriguer (N)
making people curious intriguing conversation regarding
its complexity.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 132

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
intrinsic Adjective - Belonging something as being one The spirit of our age is intrinsic in intrinsically (Adv)
of the essential and fundamental understanding its unrest.
elements that make the object what
it is.
intrinsically Adverb - Belonging something as being one The nature of the institution was intrinsic (Adj)
of the essential and fundamental intrinsically linked to its culture
elements that make the object what and mission.
it is.
invalidate Verb PT: invalidated To rob something of its legal or The scientists were able to invalidation (N)
(Trans) PP: invalidated official worth or force. invalidate the test results by
PresP: invalidating additional experimentation.
3rd S: invalidates
inventory Noun; Verb Noun Noun The store's inventory was low after inventorial (Adj)
Pl: inventories A list or record of things. the holiday and more products inventorially (Adv)
Verb Verb (Trans) were ordered.
PT: inventoried To make a record or list of things.
PP: inventoried
PresP: inventorying
3rd S: inventories

invoke Verb PT: invoked To call upon God, a spirit, or some The witness invoked the Fifth invoker (N)
(Trans) PP: invoked other type of greater power. Amendment in order not to answer.
PresP: invoking
3rd S: invokes
irate Adjective - Experiencing or feeling immense The irate wife threw a dish at her irately (Adv)
anger. husband during the argument. irateness (N)

ironically Adverb - Pertaining to, typified by, using, or Ironically the young man went to ironicalness (N)
having irony. law school despite saying he ironic (Adj)
disliked paper work.
irrelevant Adjective - Unimportant or irrelevant. Irrelevant information should not irrelevance (N)
be added to written efforts irrelevancy (N)
attempting to prove a point. irrelevantly (Adv)
irritant Adjective; Noun Adjective The smoke was an irritant to the irritancy (N)
Noun Pl: irritants Creating physical irritation. eyes of the firefighters irritant (N)
Noun
A thing that creates irritation.
jawbone Noun - A bone found in the lower jaw. His jawbone was broken in the jawboner (N)
fight with his brother.

jeopardize Verb PT: jeopardized To put a person or a thing in danger. Please do not jeopardize your -
(Trans) PP: jeopardized career by involving yourself in
PresP: jeopardizing illegal activities.
3rd S: jeopardizes

jettison Verb PT: jettisoned Verb (Trans) We must jettison our top jettisonable (Adj)
(Trans); PP: jettisoned To toss or throw something from a executives to avoid bankruptcy.
Noun PresP: jettisoning plane, car, or ship.
3rd S: jettisons Noun
The throwing away or rejection of
something.
judicious Adjective - Expressing intelligence, wisdom, or His judicious remarks did not judiciously (Adv)
prudence, usually in order to avoid offend. judiciousness (N)
misuse or trouble.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 133

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
jumbo Noun Pl: jumbos A person or thing that is very big. The jumbo jet will hold more -
passengers than the regular plane.

jurisdiction Noun - The lawful authority to impose laws The police were beyond the jurisdictional (Adj)
or assert legal decisions. jurisdiction when they crossed jurisdictionally
state lines. (Adv)
jurisdictive (Adj)

juvenile Adjective; - Adjective Juvenile detention facilities often juvenilely (Adv)


Noun Young or youthful. make young people more juvenileness (N)
Noun dangerous hardened criminals.
A young person.
kinship Noun - A relationship that arises either The kinship felt between the -
because of blood or marriage to teammates was evident to anyone
others. who watched them play.
knack Noun - A simple, cunning way of doing She had a knack for playing the -
something or taking care of a guitar.
problem.
larvae Noun - The immature worm-shaped and Larvae hung from the leaves of the larval (Adj)
wingless form of an insect; it will bush.
develop into a pupa or chrysalis
before it becomes an adult insect.
lateral Adjective; Noun Adjective The associate opted to make a laterally (Adv)
Noun; Pl: laterals Place at, belonging to, pertaining to, lateral move but to a more
Verb (Trans Verb (Transitive and or affecting the side. prosperous bank.
and Intrans) Intransitive) Noun
PT: lateraled A limb, part, object, or movement at
PP: lateraled the side of something.
PresP: lateraling Verb (Trans & Intrans)
3rd S: laterals In football, to pass or toss the ball in
a sideways or backwards motion.

latitude Noun Pl: latitudes Imaginary lines of equal distance The latitudes of New York and latitudinal (Adj)
north or south of the equator that London are similar but the climates latitudinally (Adv)
connect points on the Earth. vary.
laudable Adjective - Worthy or praise and commendable. Her participation in the volunteer laudability (N)
program was laudable. laudableness (N)
laudably (Adv)
laudatory Adjective - Showing admiration or esteem. Politician's belief in freedom of laudability (N)
speech was praised as a laudatory laudableness (N)
example. laudably (Adv)
lay off Phrase - To discontinue the employment of Rough economic times forced the -
someone because there is not enough company to lay off many
work to be done. employees.
leeway Noun - The margin allowed for deviation or They gave little leeway in the price -
variation. during negotiations.

legitimacy Noun - The compliance with law. The legitimacy of her claim was legitimate (N)
difficult to determine.

legitimate Adjective - Obeying laws. The hotel room was a legitimate legitimacy (N)
business expense, and thus legitimately (Adv)
reimbursed. legitimation (N)

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 134

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
letup Noun - A pause. There would be little letup in the -
rainfall till summer.

levy Verb (Trans Verb (Transitive and Verb (Trans & Intrans) The government created a levy on leviable (Adj)
and Intransitive) To impose or collect a tax with the cigarette purchases. levier (N)
Intrans); PT: levied use of a government authority.
Noun PP: levied Noun
PresP: levying Capital accumulated under the rule
3rd S: levies of a government authority.
Noun
Pl: levies
lingo Noun Pl: lingoes A specific set of terms required to be The workers use a specialized -
learned as a language. lingo that is difficult for an
outsider to understand.
liquidation Noun - To pay a debt or other type or Our current poor economy is liquidate (V)
financial duty. causing many firms to go into
liquidation.
liquidator Noun - A person to oversee the bankruptcy The liquidator suggested that all liquidation (N)
of a business. should go smoothly in the process
of closing down the company.

list price Noun - The official price of an item that We did not expect that the vehicle -
may be discounted later by the would sell for the list price.
reseller.
listless Adjective - Deficient of interest, energy, or The market remains listless despite listlessly (Adv)
willingness to make an attempt. improvements in the economy. listlessness (N)

logotype Noun Pl: logotypes An individual piece of type that has The advertising firm developed the -
different separate characters on it. company's logotype.

longevity Noun Pl: longevities A long duration of life. Turtles have an incredibly longevous (Adj)
longevity.

loom Verb - Verb (Intransitive) What looms ahead? -


(Intrans); To seem as a big, unclear, and
Noun threatening figure.
Noun
An appearance of something that is
usually big and threatening.
lore Noun - Verbally obtained knowledge or The traditional lore on this valley -
wisdom. includes stories of monsters and
fairies.
luminosity Noun Pl: luminosities The quality or condition of being The luminosity of the reflectors luminous (Adj)
light emitting. was fading.

lunar Adjective - Pertaining to a moon or its The lunar landscape was observed -
movement around the planet. the satellite.

lyrical Adjective - Pertaining to poetry that has a The lyrical nature of her music lyrically (Adv)
musical quality and shows appealed to many young people.
individual emotions or ideas.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 135

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
mainstream Noun - Noun Noun: The views of this magazine mainstream (Adj)
The thoughts, values, or actions that article are well outside those of the mainstreamer (N)
are commonly accepted by a group mainstream. Adjective: The
of people. scandal, previously ignored by the
Adjective mainstream media, is now on the
Mirroring or reflecting the accepted front pages.
views of a country or ethnic group.

maize Noun - Also known as corn. This is a tall Maize is used primarily for animal -
plant that has yellow seeds and is fodder.
native to Central and South
America.
maladaptive Adjective - Not completely or badly adapted. Cacti are maladaptive in a rain maladaptively
forest environment. (Adv)

malpractice Noun Pl: malpractices Negligent, immoral, or illegal Malpractice issues amongst -
conduct by a professional or person physicians are causing doctors to
in an official position. leave certain areas of practices.

mannerism Noun Pl: mannerisms Noun The artists strange mannerisms manneristic (Adj)
A specific motion, gesture, or way included a constant tossing of his manneristically
of doing something. arms when he spoke. (Adv)
Adjective mannerist (N)
An Italian pre-baroque style of art
and architecture of the late 16th
century.
marine Adjective; Noun Adjective Marine life in the Indian Ocean -
Noun Pl: marines Pertaining to, discovered in, or surrounding Australia includes
habituating in the sea. many unique species.
Noun
A soldier who serves at sea, in the
air, and on the land.
mark down Verb - To decrease the price of something. The discount store marked down -
(Trans) the price of clothing to increase
sales.
mark up Verb - To raise the price of something. Gas stations mark up the price of -
(Trans) gasoline as oil prices rise.

masculinity Noun - The condition of being a man or a Masculinity is a quality usually -


boy. determined by external physical
features including muscle
development and physical strength.

maximum Adjective; Noun Noun Noun: 1. The stadium seats a


Noun Pl: maxima or The greatest or biggest possible or maximum of 60,000. 2. Even at
maximums allowable amount, extent, degree, or its maximum, the noise did not
number. exceed legal levels
Adjective Adjective: Maximum occupancy in
Of the greatest or biggest possible or this building is 235.
allowable value or amount. Adverb: The hall seats 400
Adverb maximum.
At the maximum extent. The maximum occupancy in the
restaurant was sixty two patrons.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 136

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
meander Verb; Verb (Transitive) To follow a path that has twist and The hikers meander down the meanderer (N)
Noun PT: meandered turns. winding trail unconcerned about meanderringly
PP: meandered the late hour. (Adv)
PresP: meandering meandrous (Adj)
3rd S: meanders
Noun
Pl: meanders
measles Noun - A contagious disease that creates Measles vaccine is not
small red dots all over the body; the administered to pregnant woman.
disease usually affects children.

mechanism Noun Pl: mechanisms A technological machine that is The refrigeration mechanism was
responsible for performing a specific broken and the ice cream produced
task. did not freeze.
medieval Adjective - 1. Pertaining to, characteristic of, Some of the attitudes in the medievally (Adv)
belonging to, or involving the industry were positively medieval.
European Middle Ages. Medieval Europe produced the
2. Not having modern enlightened concept of chivalry.
opinions, but instead being old-
fashioned.
melancholy Adjective: - Adjective The child's melancholy mood was melancholily
Noun Experiencing or making a person not changed by the new toy. (Adv)
experience a pensive or mellow melancholiness
sadness. (N)
Noun
A pensive or mellow sadness.
memento Noun Pl: mementos or An item given or set aside in The children were allowed to buy -
mementoes memory of or as a reminder of a one memento of their trip to
person, place or thing. Disneyland.
memoir Noun Pl: memoirs Noun The judge spent years compiling -
A personal record of historical material for a memoir of his years
events. on the bench.
Noun (Plural)
A person's written account of things
that occurred in his or her life,
otherwise known as an
autobiography.
methodology Noun Pl: methodologies The organizing principles or Scientific methodology requires methodological
techniques fundamental to a specific proofs not supposition. (Adj)
art, science, or other topic of study. methodologically
(Adv)
methodologist (N)

metropolitan Adjective; - Adjective Manhattan is usually assumed to be


Noun Making up a large area urban area the metropolitan heart of New
that usually includes the city and the York City.
areas surrounding the city.
Noun
A person who lives in a city.
migraine Noun Pl: migraines A persistent, aching, and very The woman suffered from migrainous (Adj)
painful headache that usually affects migraine headaches which
one side of a person's head. impeded her functioning.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 137

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
mingle Verb PT: mingled 1. To combine, or combine The young executive was told it -
PP: mingled ingredients, together softly or was important to mingle at social
PresP: mingling slowly. occasions to many different people.
3rd S: mingles 2. To speak between many different
groups of people.
mishap Noun Pl: mishaps An unlucky accident. The mishap resulted in sprained -
ankle.

mitigate Verb PT: mitigated To make a crime or transgression mitigation (N)


(Trans) PP: mitigated less severe or more justifiable. mitigable (Adj)
PresP: mitigating
3rd S: mitigates
modification Noun Pl: modifications A small alteration or change made in The airplane modifications resulted modificative (Adj)
order to make something better. in increased efficiency. modificator (N)
modificatory (Adj)

monarch Noun Pl: monarchs A person that is the supreme ruler, The monarch ruled with a firm but monarchal (Adj)
usually for life and by hereditary understanding hand. monarchally (Adv)
right, of a territory or state.

monotonous Adjective - Boring and not interesting because The monotonous voice of the monotonously
of being the same and repetitive. professor put one to sleep. (Adv)
monotonousness
(N)
more often than Adverb - Fairly common, or in a lot of More often than not I go to the -
not instances. local grocery store for steaks.

more than ever Phrase - - More than ever we should rely on -


local vendors for produce.

mortgage Noun; Noun Noun The family struggled each month motgageable (Adj)
Verb Pl: mortgages A contract in which a person to make their mortgage payment.
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) borrows money from an
PT: mortgaged organization and therefore gives that
PP: mortgaged organization the right to take the
PresP: mortgaging property away from the person if the
3rd S: mortgages loan is not paid back.
Verb (Trans)
To grain the right of ownership to a
money-loaning company.

mosaic Noun; Noun Noun The cathedral walls were decorated -


Verb Pl: mosaics An design or other piece of artwork by Renaissance mosaics.
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) that is created by placing piecing or
PT: mosaicked colorful tile or glass together.
PP: mosaicked Verb (Trans)
PresP: mosaicking To make something into, or decorate
3rd S: mosaics something, with a mosaic.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 138

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
mound Noun; Noun Noun The mound of dirt on the edge of -
Verb Pl: mounds A small hill made of up dirt or some the property was a remnant from
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) other type of material. the previous owners.
PT: mounded Verb (Trans)
PP: mounded To make or shape something into a
PresP: mounding mound.
3rd S: mounds
mundane Adjective - Ordinary and usually boring. Mundane activities of motherhood mundanely (Adv)
in suburbia drove her to mundaneness (N)
depression.
municipal Adjective - Pertaining to a village, city, or area Municipal funds were used to build municipally (Adv)
that has its own type of government. the conference center.

mutiny Noun; Noun Noun The troops declared mutiny against -


Verb Pl: mutinies A rebellion against a legal authority their ruling officers.
(Intrans) Verb (Transitive) in which soldiers or sailors reject
PT: mutinied orders and usually attack their own
PP: mutinied officers.
PresP: mutinying Verb (Trans)
3rd S: mutinies Participating in a rebellion against a
legal authority.
mystic Noun; Noun Noun The mystic prayed and pondered -
Adjective Pl: mystics A person who follows the religion of the existence of God.
mysticism.
Adjective
With a Godlike meaning that is
beyond human understanding.
narrator Noun Pl: narrators A person who tells a story. The narrator's voice complemented -
the character's perfectly.

neonate Noun Pl: neonates A child that is less than one month Neonates are generally kept close neonatal (Adj)
old. to their mother's side and rarely
taken out in public.
niche Noun; Noun Noun The company enjoys a unique -
Verb Pl: niches A place that is suitable for someone niche in the healthcare field.
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) because it appeals to that person's
PT: niched talents and personality.
PP: niched Verb (Trans)
PresP: niching To place something in a niche.
3rd S: niches
nicotine Noun - A poisonous alkaloid metal Nicotine is one of the most nicotinic (Adj)
contained in tobacco and used as an addictive chemicals.
insecticide in its liquid form.
nomad Noun Pl: nomads A person who belongs to a group of Nomads moved throughout Central nomadic (Adj)
people that do not stay in one place Asia. nomadically (Adv)
but instead move from place to place nomadism (N)
in search for food and water.

nostalgia Noun - A feeling of a combination of Nostalgia for the past was a -


emotions like happiness, sadness, sentiment that proliferated the
and longing when remembering a regions of the former Soviet Union
person, place, or thing from the past.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 139

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
novice Noun Pl: novices A person with no prior skill or The novice pilot was not permitted -
experience who has begun his to fly commercial jets.
preparation in something.
noxious Adjective - Dangerous to a person's health or The trip over the mountain road noxiously (Adv)
life. induced a noxious feeling in riders. noxiousness (N)

nuance Noun Pl: nuances A subtle difference in feeling, The man nuances involved in the nuanced (Adj)
quality, color, or significance. philosophical text made it
fascinating to read.
obituary Noun; Noun Noun The obituary told in brief the -
Adjective Pl: obituaries The written announcement of a accomplishments of the
person's death in a newspaper. community leader.
Adjective
Pertaining to or documenting a
person's death.
obligatory Adjective - Required by an ethical or moral rule, The obligatory final examination obligatorily (Adv)
or a law. was required of all students.

obnoxious Adjective - Very unpleasant or insulting. Obnoxious children loudly obnoxiously (Adv)
demanded a new teacher. obnoxiousness (N)

obscure Adjective; Verb (Transitive) Adjective The obscure explanation of the obscuration (N)
Verb PT: obscured Hard to understand because of not professor left the students puzzled. obscureness (N)
(Trans) PP: obscured being clearly or thoroughly
PresP: obscuring expressed.
3rd S: obscures Verb (Trans)
To make something less distinct,
unclear, or hidden.
obstetric Adjective - Pertaining to obstetrics or childbirth. Obstetrical care for pregnant -
women is not readily available in
developing countries.
obviate Verb Verb (Transitive) To make something unnecessary. The agreement to sell obviates the obviation (N)
(Trans) PT: obviated need for further discussion.
PP: obviated
PresP: obviating
3rd S: obviates
off the shelf Adjective - Easily able to be taken or obtained All of the outdated food was taken -
from an existing stock of products. off the shelf in the store.
Luckily the bride was able to
purchase her wedding dress off the
shelf as she was a perfect size 6
and it would need only minor
alterations.
offset Noun; Noun Noun The price of the house was offset -
Verb Pl: offsets Something that acts to by the good public schooled
Verb counterbalance or make up for available nearby.
PT: offset something else.
PP: offset Verb (Trans & Intrans)
PresP: offsetting To make up for something or
3rd S: offsets counteract it.
offshoot Noun Pl: offshoots A branch or shoot developing from An offshoot of the computer -
the central stem of a plant. software industry was the
development of search engines.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 140

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
olfactory Adjective - Pertaining to or used in smelling. A dogs sense of smell indicates a -
keen olfactory instinct.

omnipotent Adjective - Having unlimited, universal, or Many ancient gods were limited to omnipotently
absolute rule or power. certain spheres and were not (Adv)
omnipotent.
onset Noun Pl: onsets The start of something that is usually With the onset of the flu season, -
either unpleasant or hard. health workers redoubled efforts to
vaccinate.
opaque Adjective; - Adjective The glass was opaque and not opaquely (Adv)
Noun Images cannot be seen through it reflective as a mirror. opaqueness (N)
because it is not transparent but
instead is impervious to light.
Noun
A material that is opaque and light
cannot go through it.
opulent Adjective - Typified by an apparent or lavish The actress wore an opulent piece opulently (Adv)
showing or material comfort or of jewelry around her neck.
wealth.
ordinance Noun Pl: ordinances A rule or law made by a legal An ordinance disallowing dogs in -
authority. the park was repealed.

ordinate Noun Pl: ordinates The y or vertical coordinate of a Ordinate numbers create a pattern. -
point on a graph or diagram.

ore Noun Pl: ores A mineral that occurs in nature from Iron ore was first developed in -
which metals can be derived from. Asia and later brought to Africa.

organism Noun Pl: organisms A living plant, animal, or bacterium. The simple nature of the bacterial organismal (Adj)
organism made it simple to organismic (Adj)
understand organismically
(Adv)
ostensible Adjective - Appearing to be truthful and The ostensible representative of the ostensibly (Adv)
authentic but usually is not. government was questioned as to
his credentials.
ostentation Noun - An offensive show of money and Ostentation is a trait that reveals -
achievements designed to amaze the efforts of a man to appear more
people. wealthier than he is.
other than Adjective - Shows an exception to a phrase Other than chicken, the dinner -
stated. included vegetables and fruit.

oust Verb PT: ousted To force a person out of a place. Efforts to oust the tyrannical -
(Trans) PP: ousted dictator were not successful.
PresP: ousting
3rd S: ousts
outdistance Verb PT: outdistanced To go faster than the other people in The record holding Ethiopian -
(Trans) PP: outdistanced the competition so as to leave them runner could outdistance all
PresP: outdistancing behind. competitors.
3rd S: outdistances

outfield Noun - The area beyond the baseball Players in the outfield watch for fly -
diamond playing field. balls in baseball.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 141

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
outgrowth Noun Pl: outgrowths An extension, or natural Outgrowth in the forest created a -
development or conclusion of boundary for the meadow.
another thing.
outlay Noun Pl: outlays The spending of money or the using The restaurants cash outlay was -
up of resources. greater then funds taken in.

ovarian Adjective - Female reproductive organ that Ovarian cancer attacks the female -
produces eggs and the sex hormones reproductive organs.
progesterone and estrogen.

overarch Verb PT: overarched To form an arch over a place or an An overarching concept in religion -
(Trans) PP: overarched object. is the unity of life.
PresP: overarching
3rd S: overarches

overextend Verb past overextended, 1. To jeopardize your financial The old woman overextended -
past participle security either by spending or herself by working in the hot sun.
overextended, borrowing too much money.
present participle 2. To stretch the limits of a person or
overextending, 3rd thing's resources.
person present
singular overextends

overlie Verb PT: overlay To lie on top of a person or thing. A coat of polyurethane overlies the -
(Trans) PP: overlain tile protecting it from foot traffic.
PresP: overlying
3rd S: overlies
overrefine Verb (Trans PT: overrefined To refine something more than is The excessive manners of the overrefinement (N)
and Intrans) PP: overrefined necessary. ambassador mad him seem over
PresP: overrefining refined.
3rd S: overrefines

overriding Adjective - Most important in priority. Overriding all other political overridingly (Adv)
decisions was the benefit to the
majority.
overweening Adjective - Unbearably conceited or egotistical. Overweening of the lamb left it overweeningly
fact and devoted to its mother. (Adv)

ozone Noun - A gaseous form of oxygen created Many believe the atmospheric -
by electrical discharge in an oxygen ozone layer is shrinking.
atom.
painstakingly Adverb - Showing or involving extreme care The precious porcelain vase was -
and attention to details. painstakingly painted by an artist.

pallid Adjective - Having an unhealthy pale skin tone. Her pallid complexion indicated pallidity (N)
poor health. pallidly (Adv)

paradigm Noun Pl: paradigms A model of something. Global networks have created a paradigmatic (Adj)
new paradigm for success in the paradigmatically
auto industry. (Adv)

paramount Adjective - Most extreme in meaning or Paramount to the success of the paramountcy (N)
importance. business was outstanding paramountly (Adv)
leadership.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 142

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
paranormal Adjective - Not able to be explained or The lights outside of Ruidoso -
understood scientifically. represent a paranormal
phenomenon that cannot be
explained.
paraphrase Verb Verb (Transitive) Verb (Trans) Students were asked to paraphrase -
(Trans); PT: paraphrased To rephrase something in order to the story rather than using direct
Noun PP: paraphrased make it sound more simple. quotes.
PresP: paraphrasing Noun
3rd S: paraphrases Something that is rephrased and
Noun made more simple because it is
Pl: paraphrases made shorter.

parenthetical Adjective - Supplementary. Shakespeare used many parenthetically


parenthetical remarks to create (Adv)
asides in the drama.
parochial Adjective - Not having regard to general issue The parochial nature of towns parochialism (N)
but instead being concerned only people did not permit their thinking parochialist (N)
with narrow issues. beyond simple ideas. parochially (Adv)
parole Noun Pl: paroles The conditional release of a prisoner The prisoner was granted parole parolable (Adj)
due to good behavior. from prison after serving half of
his sentence.
pasture Noun; Noun Noun On the green hay pasture, horses -
Verb (Trans Pl: pastures Land that is covered in grass and and cows ate greedily after the
and Intrans) Verb used for the purpose grazing. long winter.
PT: pastured Verb (Trans & Intrans)
PP: pastured To place livestock in an area in
PresP: pasturing which they will graze, or to graze.
3rd S: pastures
paternalism Noun - Telling a person what is best for that Paternalism in ancient Roman paternalist (N)
person even though this may not culture allowed the father to paternalistic (Adj)
take the person's thoughts into control his children's future. paternalistically
consideration. (Adv)

pathology Noun Pl: pathologies The progression of a disease, either The pathology of disease includes -
observed at a macroscopic level with both causes and effects.
the naked eye or microscopic level
with a microscope.

patronage Noun - The privileges or rights given to The founding fathers patronage of -
loyal supporters of a politician from the arts created beautiful buildings
a politician. in the capitol.
pedantic Adjective - Overly occupied with proper rules The pedantic nature of the lawyer pedantically (Adv)
and details. meant he was always lecturing to
the jury.
peddler Noun Pl: peddlers A person who moves from place to The peddler sold wares in a horse -
place selling different products. drawn wagon throughout the old
west.
pelvic Adjective - Pertaining to, involving, or found in During certain periods of -
or around the pelvis. unconstrained eating, a man can
experience pelvic pain.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 143

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
pelvis Noun Pl: pelvises or The strong basin-shaped ring of The pelvis includes multiple -
pelves bone located towards the bottom of organs for digestion in the human
the spine formed by the bones of the being.
hip on the front and lateral sides, and
the triangle shaped sacrum on the
back.
pendant Adjective; Noun Noun She refused to remove her pendant -
Noun Pl: pendants A piece of jewelry or an ornament as it was a gift from her
that hangs from a necklace, earring, grandmother.
or bracelet.
Adjective
Dangling.
peninsula Noun Pl: peninsulas A narrow piece of land that projects The Northern country of Sweden is peninsular (Adj)
into the water from the mainland. shaped as a large peninsula.

penitence Noun - Guilt or regret for having committed The penitence expected from the -
sins or transgressions. criminal was not shown and the
parole board voted against release.

pension Noun - A predetermined amount of money The woman received a pension -


that is paid on a regular basis, by the enough to maintain a house
government, to a person during his through her old age.
retirement.
per capita Adverb; - Per person. Per head. The per capita income of the -
Adjective country is based on gross national
product divided by population.

perception Noun Pl: perceptions The process or act of getting Perception often leads to an perceptional (Adj)
information about the environment understanding of a man's qualities
by using the senses. through his actions.
perennial Adjective; - Adjective Perennial flowers continue to -
Noun Describing a plant that grows for bloom year after year.
more than two growing seasons.
Noun
A plant that grows for more than two
growing seasons.
perimeter Noun Pl: perimeters A closed border that surrounds a The dog loved to scout their perimetriic (Adj)
region. perimeter of the property for perimetrical (Adj)
strangers. perimetrically
(Adv)

periodicity Noun - Occurring again at fixed intervals. The periodicity of the process -
allowed for clear scheduling of
results.
peripheral Adjective; Noun Adjective Peripheral issues rather than basic peripherally (Adv)
Noun Pl: peripherals Pertaining to or at the edge of problems seemed to cloud the
something. political campaign.
Noun

A piece of hardware that is external


to but connected to the central
hardware component.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 144

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
periphery Noun Pl: peripheries The region or boundary around the The periphery of the universe -
edge of an area. remains only as far as our strongest
telescope.
perk Noun Pl: perks An additional benefit given to an The best perk offered by the -
employee. corporation was retention of free
miles for personal use.
permeate Verb (Trans PT: permeated To penetrate something or distribute The odor of the sheep seemed to permeation (N)
and Intrans) PP: permeated throughout it, so that all aspects of it permeate even the farmer's clothes. permeative (Adj)
PresP: permeating are affected.
3rd S: permeates
permutation Noun Pl: permutations 1. An organization or items formed Permutations occurred in the permutational
by their rearrangement or sandstone cliffs after the dynamite (Adj)
movement. blast.
2. A total change.
perpendicular Adjective; Noun Adjective The helicopter rose at a perpendicularity
Noun Pl: perpendiculars Forming right angles. perpendicular angle from the earth. (N)
Noun perpendicularly
A perpendicular plane or line. (Adv)
perpendicular Noun - Lines that are at right angles to each The perpendicular lines of the -
lines other. telephone poles ran on into the
western boundaries.
perpetrator Noun - A person who is responsible for The perpetrator of the crime was perpetration (N)
committing wrongful acts./ finally arrested after years of perpetrator (N)
eluding the police.
perspiration Noun - A liquid released from a person's The perspiration stood as beads on -
sweat glands. his forehead in the desert heat.

pertinent Adjective - Related to the matter being The lawyer asked a question pertinence (N)
discussed. pertinent to the matter being pertinently (Adv)
discussed.
pervasive Adjective - Wide spreading and taking up a The pervasive attitude amongst the pervasively (Adv)
large area. people of satisfaction contributed pervasiveness (N)
to their happiness.
perversion Noun Pl: perversions An abnormal sexual practice. The perversion written about by -
Marquis de Sade was censored by
the church.
pesticide Noun Pl: pesticides A chemical compound that is used to Spraying pesticides is no longer pesticidal (Adj)
kill insects or other type of pests. effective in killing mosquitoes.

pharmaceutical Adjective - Relating to a person's association The pharmaceutical industry pharmaceutically


with the making or selling of illegal advertises drugs on network (Adv)
drugs. television.
pharmacologist Noun Pl: pharmacologists The scientific study of the Pharmacologists understand the pharmacological
production and chemical nature of chemical properties of prescription (Adj)
drugs. drugs. pharmacologically
(Adv)
pharmacologist
(N)
physiological Adjective - Pertaining to the ways in which The girl's depression was -
organisms function. physiological and not a result of
her environment.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 145

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
pigment Noun; Noun Noun The light pigment of her skin made -
Verb Pl: pigments Any sort of substance added to her cultural background unclear.
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) something in order to give it color.
PT: pigmented Verb (Trans)
PP: pigmented To give color to something.
PresP: pigmenting
3rd S: pigments
pinto Adjective; Noun Adjective The black and white spot was the -
Noun Pl: pintos or pintoes Describing a horse with abnormal pinto horse were beautiful.
white and other color patches on it.
Noun
A horse with abnormal white and
other color patches on it.

plaque Noun Pl: plaques A small flat piece of metal or other The engraved plaque that hung on -
hard material with an inscription on the wall listed all past presidents of
it. the bank.
play off Verb - To partake in a game that will decide The baseball playoff games -
which competitor is the winner. attracted millions of fans at the end
of the season.
pliant Adjective - Flexible and easily bent. The pliant nature of rubber allowed pliancy (N)
it to be shaped in a multitude of pliantly (Adv)
ways. pliantness (N)
pliers Noun - A hand toll that has two arms that With pliers she gripped the handle -
are hinged and end in jaws that are trying to force it to turn.
used to grip onto something.
pluralistic Adjective - Having different ethnic, religious, or A pluralistic society allows -
political groups within a society. different groups to be represented
in government.
pointed Adjective - Terminating in a sharp angle or The teacher pointed to the correct pointedness (N)
point. answer on the wall with a short
stick.
poke Verb; Verb Verb (Trans & Intrans) The boy took his finger and poked -
Noun PT: poked To push the point of something onto his friend in the stomach to make
PP: poked something or someone else. him laugh.
PresP: poking Noun
3rd S: pokes A push or prod with a pointed
Noun object.
Pl: pokes

pollen Noun - A powder like substance that Cedar pollen causes allergies that -
contains male reproductive cells require medication to control.
made by flowering plants.
pollinate Verb PT: pollinated To transmit pollen grains from the Bees pollinate flowers by -
PP: pollinated male structure to the female spreading the golden matter on
PresP: pollinating structure of a plant. their wings to other areas.
3rd S: pollinates
pollination Noun - The transmission of pollen grains Pollination of alfalfa fields -
from the male structure to the female required the farmer to keep bees on
structure of a plant. the property.
The pollination of ideas requires a
mixing of cultural ideas to grow
new thoughts.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 146

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
polygraph Noun; Noun Noun The police administered a -
Verb Pl: polygraphs An electric apparatus that polygraph test to see if the suspect
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) simultaneously records many was lying.
PT: polygraphed involuntary physical activities.
PP: polygraphed Verb (Trans)
PresP: polygraphing To test someone using a polygraph.
3rd S: polygraphs

pompous Adjective - Having an unwarranted or excessive The pompous old woman wore
sense of vanity or self-importance. rings and jewels even to run daily
errands.
portage Noun - The physical act of moving or The portage of our luggage would -
carrying something. be difficult as we had brought
along far too much.
portrayal Noun Pl: portrayals The way that the actor represents a Portrayal of beautiful women's -
character that is playing. fates was the dramatists specialty.

posterity Noun - All future generations. Young people are trying to protect -
their environment to save it for
posterity.
potassium Noun - An extremely reactive alkali metal Bananas contain a large amount of -
element that is soft and silvery white potassium
in color.
potpourri Noun Pl: potpourris A collection of dried domestic Potpourri improves the smell of the -
flowers that are used to give a nice bathroom.
smell to the air.
practitioner Noun Pl: practitioners A person who performs a specific The practitioner recommended lots -
profession. of rest and liquids for his patients.

pragmatic Adjective - Being more interested with realistic The decision to send their children pragmaticality (N)
results than with theories and to private school was pragmatic pragmatically
principles. one. (Adv)

prairie Noun Pl: prairies A treeless North American grass- The prairie was full of wild flowers -
covered plain. all summer.

precipitous Adjective - 1. Completed or acted on too quickly The mountain trail has precipitous -
and in a rash manner. sections.
2. Extremely steep and high.
predecessor Noun Pl: predecessors The person who previously held a My predecessor left many loose -
job or other particular position. ends untied.

predicate Noun; Noun Noun Her idea is predicated on the belief predication (N)
Verb Pl: predicates Grammar: A word or phrase used that medicine can treat all ailments. predicative (Adj)
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) behind the verb that makes up one of
PT: predicated the two main parts of a sentence.
PP: predicated Verb (Trans)
PresP: predicating To base an opinion, an action , or a
3rd S: predicates result on something.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 147

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
preeminence Adjective - Prominent because of being highly The preeminence of the U.S. preeminence (N)
distinguished or outstanding in a Representative was obvious preeminently
particular activity or field. because of his special treatment. (Adv)

prejudicial Adjective - Resulting in disadvantage or harm to The prejudicial policy on hiring prejudicially (Adv)
a person or thing. created bad press.

prerequisite Noun; - Noun One of the main prerequisites for -


Adjective An item, condition, or feature that is this course is knowledge of French.
needed as a prior condition for
something else to occur.
Adjective
Required as a prior condition.
preservative Adjective; Noun Adjective Preservatives are often used in -
Noun Pl: preservatives Having the capability to safeguard canned goods.
something from either decaying or
spoiling.
Noun
A thing that safeguards something
from decaying or spoiling.
prime-time ratings Phrase - TV ratings during most watched Prime-time ratings determine -
time slots. advertising costs.

prior to Phrase - Before. Prior to making a final decision on -


the loan, the banker wanted to see
personal tax records.
problematic Adjective; - Adjective Employing the construction idea, problematically
Noun Involving problems or difficulties. created problematic issues for the (Adv)
Noun contractor.
An issue or topic that is considered
problematic.

processed food Phrase - Non-natural food. Food with Processed food fill the fast food -
additives. market.

proctor Noun; Noun A person who looks over or Harvard proctors supplement the proctorial (Adj)
Verb Pl: proctors supervises students when they are efforts of teaching staff during proctorship (N)
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) taking an exam. finals testing.
PT: proctored
PP: proctored
PresP: proctoring
3rd S: proctors
prodigious Adjective - Great in extent, size, or amount. The prodigious efforts to bring the prodigiously (Adv)
Olympics to New York was not prodigiousness (N)
successful.

proficient Adjective; Noun Adjective Are you proficient yet in Russia? -


Noun Pl: proficients Being very skilled at something.
Noun
A person that is very skilled at
something.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 148

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
profound Adjective comparative: Deep, intense, or very strong. The words of classic writers such profoundly (Adv)
profounder as Plato, Aristotle and Augustine profoundness (N)
superlative: have profound messages.
profoundest
progressive Adjective; Noun Progressing slowly over a period of The communities plan for building progressively
Noun Pl: progressives time. more parks would create a more (Adv)
progressive environment. progressiveness
(N)
prohibitive Adjective - Too costly or pricy for the majority The cost of the trip was so high prohibitively
of people to buy. that it was prohibitive for us to (Adv)
travel as we had planned. prohibitiveness (N)

proliferate Verb PT: proliferated To increase intensely in numbers. The idea that men and women are proliferative (Adj)
PP: proliferated equal is beginning to proliferate
PresP: proliferating throughout the world.
3rd S: proliferates

prominent Adjective - Large and sticking out. In the corporation only the chief prominently (Adv)
executive staff were considered prominentness (N)
prominent.

prone to Phrase - Easy to be influenced by. Some people are prone to insect -
bites because of body scents.

propagation Verb PT: propagated To make a plant or animal reproduce The nature of the small town propagable (Adj)
PP: propagated or to reproduce a plant or animal. allowed for the propagation of propagational
PresP: propagating gossip. (Adj)
3rd S: propagates prpagative (Adj)
propagation (N)
propensity Noun Pl: propensities A proclivity or tendency to displace The child's propensity for telling -
a specific behavior. lies led to his teacher's not trusting
him.
proportion Noun; Noun Noun The proportion of international proportionability
Verb plural proportions An amount of something that is a students to native students is 2 to 1 (N)
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) portion of a whole. or 2. proportionment
PT: proportioned Noun (Plural) (N)
PP: proportioned The size or shape of something. proportionable
PresP: proportioning (Adj)
3rd S: proportions proportionably
(Adv)
proportional Adjective; Noun Being in the right proportion to The shareholders vote is proportionality (N)
Noun Pl: proportionals something else. proportional to their stock in the proportionally
company. (Adv)

proprietary Adjective; Noun Adjective The proprietary material produced proprietarily (Adv)
Noun plural proprietaries Pertaining to something owned, an by the company could not be used
owner, or having ownership of without company consent.
something.
Noun
The owner of group of owners of
something.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 149

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
prose Noun; Noun Noun The poet wrote beautiful poetry but -
Verb Pl: proses language that lacks the even more exquisite prose.
Verb characteristics of poetry.
PT: prosed Verb (Trans & Intrans)
PP: prosed To write something in prose.
PresP: prosing
3rd S: proses
prospectus Noun Pl: prospectuses An official document that shows the The college prospectus portrayed a -
details of things that are going to perfect atmosphere and curriculum.
happen.
prosthetic Adjective Pl: prostheses A man-made reproduction of a body The prosthetic limb worn by the ex- prosthetic (Adj)
part. soldier was unrecognizable. prosthetically
(Adv)
protagonist Noun Pl: protagonists The main character in a story, play, The protagonist of the novel is protagonism (N)
or other type of literary work. remarkably complex.

prototype Noun; Noun Noun The prototype of the computer prototypal (Adj)
Verb Pl: prototypes The original form of something that system failed to recognize any prototypic (Adj)
Verb is used as a model for later files. prototypical (Adj)
PT: prototyped variations from the original. prototypically
PP: prototyped Verb (Trans & Intrans) (Adv)
PresP: prototyping To create or develop a prototype of
3rd S: prototypes something.
provision Noun; Noun Noun The job contract included -
Verb Pl: provisions The act of supplying or providing provisions to ensure that if she was
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) something. unsatisfied she could return.
PT: provisioned Noun (Plural)
PP: provisioned Resources of food and other
PresP: provisioning necessities.
3rd S: provisions Verb (Trans)
To supply someone with a resource.

provocative Adjective - Purposely making people annoyed The article expressed a provocative provocatively
or excited. view on the death penalty. (Adv)
prococativeness
(N)
proximity Noun - Nearness in space of time. Our proximity to the city makes -
traveling there for dinner
convenient.
psyche Noun Pl: psyches The human spirit or soul. The psyche holds one's deepest -
held beliefs.

psychiatric Adjective - Pertaining to psychiatry or its The psychiatric treatment of psychiatrically


patients. depression is effective only in (Adv)
some patients.
psychological Adjective - Involving psychology. The interview revealed a psychologically
psychological problem of the (Adv)
candidate.
pull away Verb - To retreat or move away from a The driver pulled away from the -
(Intrans) person, place or thing. pack.

pulsation Noun Pl: pulsations The act of pulsating. The pulsation of the orchestra was -
felt by the audience.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 150

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
punctuation Noun - The standard symbols or marks that The non-native speaker remarkably -
are used to arrange writing into used perfect punctuation.
phrases and sentences in order to
make its meaning clear.
purchasing price Phrase - Price level for purchasing staples. The purchasing price was highly -
inflated for the consumer.

puritan Noun; Noun A group of Protestants who believe Puritan values still influence Puritanism (N)
Adjective plural Puritans in strict religious order and wanted American policy and politics.
the simplification of acts of worship.

put away Phrase - To place something in a storage area He can really put away a hot dog! -
so that it could be easily accessed
later on.
putty Noun; Verb (Transitive) Noun The contractor used putty to repair -
Adjective; PT: puttied A paste made from linseed oil and the window frame.
Verb PP: puttied powdered chalk that is used to put or
(Trans) PresP: puttying fix glass into window frames and to
3rd S: putties seal up holes in wood.
Adjective
Being of a light yellowish gray
color.
Verb (Trans)
To put or fix glass into window
frames and to seal up holes in wood.

quail Noun Pl: quail or quails A game bird native to Europe, Asia, The child quailed at the sound of -
and Africa that is characterized by the principle's voice.
having brown feathers, a short tail,
and a round body.

quandary Noun Pl: quandaries A dilemma or condition of being The issue left the panel in a -
indecisive or not being certain of quandary.
what to do in a specific event.
quarantine Noun; Verb (Transitive) Noun Following a recent outbreak of quarantinable
Verb PT: quarantined The forced isolation of either people cholera, affected persons wee (Adj)
(Trans) PP: quarantined or animals in order to prevent the quarantined.
PresP: quarantining spread of a particular disease.
3rd S: quarantines Verb (Trans)
To forcibly isolate either people or
animals in order to prevent the
spread of a particular disease.

quarry Noun; Noun Noun (place) The valley was full of -


Verb Pl: quarries 1. A person or thing that is being mining quarries. (person/ animal
Verb pursued or hunted by another. pursued) They found the quarry
PT: quarried 2. An open area that is used for the hiding in a distant village abroad.
PP: quarried extraction or mining of stone or
PresP: quarrying mineral.
3rd S: quarries Verb (Trans & Intrans)
To extract or mine stone or other
minerals from a quarry.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 151

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
quiescent Adjective - At rest or not active. At the moment the atmosphere was -
quiescent.

quotient Noun Pl: quotients In mathematics, the result from a (math) The result of a division. The -
division. student produced the correct
quotient. The patient luckily had a
high quotient for pain.

radial Adjective; Noun Spreading out from a fixed center. Radial tires are the best tires to buy radially (Adv)
Noun; Pl: radials for your car.
Adverb
radiant Adjective; - Adjective The bride looked radiant as she radiantly (Adv)
Noun; Showing great energy, happiness, or walked down the aisle.
Adverb good health in a favorable way.
Noun
An element inside a heating
instrument that provides radiant
heat.
radical Adjective; Noun Adjective In a democracy, compromise radically (Adv)
Noun; Pl: radicals Supporting extreme social, politics is often valued above radicalness (N)
Adverb economic, or political changes. radical solutions to social issues.
Noun
A person that has radical opinions or
views.
raid Verb PT: raided To make or participate in a surprise A raid by police on the home of the raider (N)
past participle; attack on someone or something. suspected terrorist netted bomb
raided making material.
PresP: raiding
3rd S: raids
rampage Noun; Noun Noun The schizophrenic went on a rampageous (Adj)
Verb Pl: rampages A sudden occurrence of unrestrained rampage destroying her room after rampageously
(Intrans) Verb (Intransitive) violent or unruly behavior. not drinking prescribed (Adv)
PT: rampaged Verb (Intransitive) medication. rampageousness
PP: rampaged To engage in unrestrained violent or (N)
PresP: rampaging unruly behavior. rampager (N)
3rd S: rampages rampaging (Adj)

ransom Noun; Noun Noun The kidnappers wanted to ransom ransomer (N)
Verb Pl: ransoms An amount of money demanded or the young man for a large amount
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) paid for the liberation of a person of cash.
PT: ransomed who is being held as a prisoner.
PP: ransomed Verb (Trans)
PresP: ransoming To pay an amount of money to
3rd S: ransoms captors in order to release the people
being held in captivity.

rapid Adjective - Adjective The rapid rise of the river after too rapidly (Adv)
Moving, occurring, or acting in a much rain caused flooding. rapidness (N)
swift manner. rapidity (N)
Noun (Plural)
The part of a river in which water
moves very fast.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 152

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
rate Noun; Verb Noun The rate of electricity usage -
Verb PT: rated The speed at which one measured increases in the summer with the
PP: rated thing changes in comparison to use of air conditioning.
PresP: rating another measurement.
3rd S: rates Noun (Plural)
A tax that was formally imposed on
the United Kingdom.
Verb (Trans)
To assess and calculate the value of
something.

rating Noun - Noun Because of poor ratings the -


The classification or assessment of television show was cancelled after
something on a scale according to one season.
how much or how little of a specific
feature that is has.
Noun (Plural)
A list showing the estimated amount
of people that watched a particular
television or radio show.

ration Noun; Verb (Transitive) Noun Rations were given to refugees in -


Verb PT: rationed A set and limited amount of the camp until added supplies
(Trans) PP: rationed something provided or allocated to a could be brought in.
PresP: rationing person or group from the resources
3rd S: rations that are available.
Noun (Plural)
An amount of food that is officially
allocated to a specific person or
group of people.
Verb (Trans)
To limit the amount of a resource
that a person can buy, use, or
consume.

rational Adjective - Adjective A rational approach to personal -


Showing evidence or, or ruled by, problems is more likely to result in
reasonable and sensible thinking long term solutions.
instead of being based on emotions
or preconceived biases.
Noun
In mathematics, a rational number.

rationality Noun - Acting or thinking in a rational way. Rationality is valued over a -


capricious response.

reactionist Noun - Conservatives. The reactionist wished to return to -


a previous cultural system.

reactor Noun - A person or thing that either reacts In the experiment the reactor was -
or takes part in a reaction to expected to sleep after the
something. administration of an analgesic.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 153

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
recapture Verb Verb (Transitive) Verb (Trans) In order to recapture research costs -
(Trans); PT: recaptured To capture something or someone the company increased the cost of
Noun PP: recaptured that has previously escaped. new drugs.
PresP: recapturing Noun
3rd S: recaptures The capture of something or
someone that has previously
escaped.

recast Verb - To repeat the casting process for an The sculpture was recast in bronze -
(Trans) objected shaped in a mold. after being initially designed in
wax.
recession Noun - A short time period in which there is A United States recession in the recessionary (Adj)
a decline in economic activity. 1970's was the result of the
increased price of oil.
reciprocal Adjective; Noun Adjective Reciprocal apologies were offered reciprocality (N)
Noun Pl: reciprocals Sown or provided by both sides or by all sides in the discussion in reciprocally (Adv)
individuals to the other . order to move beyond the reciprocalness (N)
Noun argument.
Something that is done or return or
is mutual.
recruit Verb; Verb Verb (Trans & Intrans) The young military recruit missed recruiter (N)
Noun PT: recruited To enlist someone into military his family during the weeks of recruiting (N)
PP: recruited service. basic training. recuitment (N)
PresP: recruiting Noun
3rd S: recruits A soldier in the military.
Noun
Pl: recruits
recruiter Verb; Verb A person who recruits people to be The recruiter's goal was to hire the -
Noun PT: recruited in the military. best and brightest prospects for the
PP: recruited bank.
PresP: recruiting
3rd S: recruits
Noun
Pl: recruits
recruiting agent Phrase - Someone in charge of recruitment. A recruiting agent was hired to -
find prospective students for the
new college.
redress Noun; Verb (Transitive) Noun In order to redress the wrongs of redresser (N)
Verb PT: redressed Compensation for a wrongdoing or slavery, descendents requested
(Trans) PP: redressed loss that a group has experienced. remuneration by the government.
PresP: redressing Verb (Trans)
3rd S: redresses To give compensation for a
wrongdoing or loss that has been
experienced.

referenda Noun Pl: referendum A vote by the entire population of A referenda on educational reform -
the electorate on a specific question failed in California.
or questions.
rehabilitate Verb PT: rehabilitated To help a person return to a better Four weeks of therapy were -
(Trans) PP: rehabilitated state of health by the use of therapy required to rehabilitate the sprained
PresP: rehabilitating or training. ankle.
3rd S: rehabilitates

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 154

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
reiterate Verb PT: reiterated To say or do something more than The professor reiterated the reiterant (Adj)
(Trans) PP: reiterated once. requirements for the course many reiteration (N)
PresP: reiterating times during the semester. reiterative (Adj)
3rd S: reiterates reiteratively (Adv)
reiterator (N)

rekindle Verb PT: rekindled To renew or revive something. The old man attempted to rekindle -
(Trans) PP: rekindled an old romance.
PresP: rekindling
3rd S: rekindles
relentless Adjective - Continuous intensity or hostility. Relentless winds made outdoor relentlessly (Adv)
activities impossible. relentlessness (N)

reminiscence Noun Pl: reminiscences Memories or reminders. An evening of reminiscence -


between the two school chums
brought back memories long
forgotten.
renaissance Noun Pl: renaissances Revival of culture, skills, or A renaissance in education will be -
learning. required to meet the challenges of
the future.
repeal Verb Verb (Transitive) To officially revoke something such Repeal of consumer protection repealable (Adj)
(Trans); PT: repealed as law. laws would especially affect the repealer (N)
Noun PP: repealed elderly.
PresP: repealing
3rd S: repeals
Noun
Pl: repeals
replete Adjective - Ample or full. The restaurant was replete with the repleteness (N)
latest food fads of Asian origins.

reproach Verb; Verb Verb The old woman reproached her son -
Noun PT: reproached To criticize for wrongdoings. for not calling.
PP: reproached Noun
PresP: reproaching 1. Criticism or disapproval.
3rd S: reproaches 2. Something that is disgraceful.
Noun
Pl: reproaches

reptile Noun; Noun A cold-blooded scaly vertebrate The reptile section of the zoo -
Adjective Pl: reptiles such as a snake or a crocodile. included alligators, lizards and
snakes.
repudiate Verb PT: repudiated To disown or disapprove The lawyer attempted to repudiate repudiable (Adj)
(Trans) PP: repudiated something/someone formally. the claims that his client was repudiative (Adj)
PresP: repudiating involved. repudiator (N)
3rd S: repudiates
rescind Verb PT: rescinded 1. To cancel something. The business attempted to rescind rescindable (Adj)
(Trans) PP: rescinded 2. To take back a decision. its decision to declare bankruptcy. rescinder (N)
PresP: rescinding rescindment (N)
3rd S: rescinds

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 155

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
resent Verb past resented past To be annoyed at something or The young child resents the -
(Trans) participle resented someone. presence of his brother at the party.
present participle
resenting 3rd person
present singular
resents
resort to Verb - To turn to something, sometimes To resort to vengeance is not -
(Trans) extreme. necessary if civil law is just.

resuscitation Verb PT: resuscitated 1. To be revived from The emergency worker provided resuscitable (Adj)
PP: resuscitated unconsciousness. resuscitation to the drowning resuscitative (Adj)
PresP: resuscitating 2. To revive interest in something. victim resuscitation (N)
3rd S: resuscitates

retard Verb Verb (Transitive) 1. To delay or slow something To retard the growth of cancer, -
(Trans); PT: retarded down. radiation therapy is often
Noun PP: retarded 2. The slowing of tempo in music. prescribed.
PresP: retarding
3rd S: retards
Noun
Pl: retards
retention Noun - 1. Retaining or keeping something. Retention issues are important in -
2. Able to remember. the teaching of reading skills.

retentive Adjective - 1. Able to retain or hold. The retentive ability of the child retentively (Adv)
2. Having good memory. was great because of a retentiveness (N)
photographic memory.
revere Verb PT: revered To admire someone or treat them Children often revere sports stars -
(Trans) PP: revered with respect. because of their skills and
PresP: revering personalities.
3rd S: reveres
revisionist Noun - 1. One who reconsiders accepted A revisionist view of history revisionist (Adj)
truths, practices, or traditions. disdains the theory of class
2. A movement by people who struggle believing in progress
reconsidered long-established views through reform
or beliefs.
revocable Adjective - Able to be invalidated or canceled. The ordinance was revocable in revocability (N)
three years. revocably (Adv)

rigorous Adjective - 1. Strict, harsh, or difficult in nature. A rigorous curriculum was adopted rigorously (Adv)
2. Extremely precise and exacting. at the prep school. rigorousness (N)
3. Severe and extreme to experience.

rivalry Noun Pl: rivalries Competitiveness with somebody or Rivalry between the two teams -
something. lead to a fight after the game.

robust Adjective - 1. Strong and healthy. A robust meal of meat and robustly (Adv)
2. Full-flavored. vegetables was prepared for the robustness (N)
workers.
rubble Noun - 1. Fragments of broken buildings. The rubble after the earthquake -
2. Rough unfinished stones used to took years to pick up.
fill space between walls.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 156

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
rudimentary Adjective - 1. Basic. Even a rudimentary education was -
2. In an early or partially developed not available to most women until
stage. the 20th Century.
rule of thumb Phrase - 1. A generally reliable method or A rule of thumb for advertising is rule-of-thumb (N)
common practice. clarity of message.

rupture Noun; Noun 1. A break in or breaking apart of A rupture of the appendix requires rupturable (Adj)
Verb Pl: ruptures something. emergency surgery.
Verb 2. A tear in or tearing of bodily
PT: ruptured tissue.
PP: ruptured
PresP: rupturing
3rd S: ruptures
sabotage Noun; Verb 1. The deliberate damaging or The intelligence agency attempted -
Verb PT: sabotaged destroying of property or equipment. to sabotage the policies of the
(Trans) PP: sabotaged 2. An action taken to undermine or Central American country.
PresP: sabotaging destroy somebody's efforts.
3rd S: sabotages
samurai Noun Pl: samurai or An aristocratic Japanese warrior of a Samurai movies glorify this period -
samurais class that dominated the military of Japanese history.
aristocracy from the 11th to 19th
centuries.
sanction Noun; Noun 1. Official permission or approval The government will sanction santionable (Adj)
Verb Pl: sanctions for a course of action. efforts to achieve a peaceful santioness (Adj)
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) 2. A law or rule that leads to a solution in the Middle East. sanctioner (N)
PT: sanctioned penalty being imposed when it is
PP: sanctioned disobeyed.
PresP: sanctioning 3. Punitive measure to pressure a
3rd S: sanctions country to conform to international
law or opinion.
sanctuary Noun Pl: sanctuaries 1. A safe place for people being A wildlife sanctuary was -
persecuted. established to protect endangered
2. A place where wildlife is species.
protected from predators or hunters.
3. A holy place such as a church,
mosque, or temple.

saturate Verb Verb (Transitive) 1. To make something soaked with The rainfall was enough to saturate -
(Trans); PT: saturated liquid. the earth after a long drought.
Adjective PP: saturated 2. To fill something completely.
PresP: saturating
3rd S: saturates
scapegoat Noun; Noun Somebody made to take the blame. The Jewish people were made -
Verb plural scapegoats scapegoats for Germany's
Verb economic problems prior to World
past scapegoated War II.
past participle
scapegoated
present participle
scapegoating
3rd person present
singular scapegoats

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 157

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
scarcity Noun Pl: scarcities An insufficient supply of something. There was a scarcity of citrus fruit -
after a hurricane destroyed crops in
Florida.
scorch Verb; Verb 1. To burn the surface of something. The wildfire scorched the earth -
Noun PT: scorched 2. To dry or parch something with turning everything black.
PP: scorched intense heat.
PresP: scorching
3rd S: scorches
Noun
Pl: scorches
scramble Verb; Verb 1. To climb or advance over The mountain goats scramble up -
Noun PT: scrambled something using both hands and the hills without effort.
PP: scrambled feet.
PresP: scrambling 2. To move in haste with a sense of
3rd S: scrambles urgency.
Noun 3. To mix or gather two or more
Pl: scrambles things haphazardly.
4. To beat eggs and cook in a pan
until set.
scrutinize Verb past scrutinized To examine something or somebody The lawyer scrutinized the law to -
(Trans) past participle closely and carefully. build a case for his client's appeal.
scrutinized
present participle
scrutinizing
3rd person present
singular scrutinizes

scurry Verb Verb (Intransitive) Move agitatedly at a hurried pace. Baby chicks scurry around the yard -
(Intrans); PT: scurried making them difficult to catch.
Noun PP: scurried
PresP: scurrying
3rd S: scurries
Noun
Pl: scurries
sedentary Adjective - 1. Involving a lot of sitting or little When older people lead a -
exercise. sedentary life they often gain
2. Not moving. weight.
sediment Noun - 1. Settled matter at the bottom of a Sediment carried by the sedimentous (Adj)
liquid. Mississippi created rich delta
2. Material eroded from preexisting farmlands.
rocks transported by water, wind, or
ice and deposited elsewhere.

seductive Adjective - 1. Sexually inviting. The handsome bachelor was seductively (Adv)
2. Tempting. famous for his seductive behavior seductiveness (N)
to young women.
segregation Noun - The practice of keeping ethnic, School segregation in the United segregational (Adj)
racial, or gender groups separate, States resulted in separate facilities
especially by enforcing the use of for black and white students.
separate schools, transportation,
housing, and facilities.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 158

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
seltzer Noun - Mineral water that contains naturally After a large dinner the old man -
occurring dissolved gases that make drank seltzer water to settle his
it slightly fizzy, often used for stomach.
medicinal purposes.

seniority Noun Pl: seniorities Status accorded to greater age, Seniority determined advancement -
higher rank, or longer service or in the firm rather than merit.
employment.
sensible Adjective - 1. Having or demonstrating sound Sensible child rearing methods sensibleness (N)
reason and judgment. include discipline, love and sensibly (Adv)
2. Practical, usually comfortable and encouragement.
durable, not worn as adornment.

sensuality Noun - 1. The quality of being pleasing to The sensuality of the beautiful -
the senses. young woman was apparent as she
turned men's heads.
sentiment Noun Pl: sentiments 1. A thought or idea based on a A sentiment seemed to be -
feeling or emotion. emerging in the Middle East
2. A feeling or opinion prevailing amongst various cultures that
among a group of people. western policy was creating
3. An underlying feeling, as distinct negative results.
from the action that it brings about.

sequel Noun Pl: sequels A continuation of a story, movie, A sequel to the Star Wars movie -
novel, or play. was eagerly awaited by young
fans.
sequence Noun; Noun A number of things arranged in a The sequence of events in the -
Verb Pl: sequences particular order or connected in London bombings were carefully
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) some way, especially one after studied by intelligence officers.
PT: sequenced another.
PP: sequenced
PresP: sequencing
3rd S: sequences
sequential Adjective - 1. Happening in a particular order or Sequential events in history are sequentiality (N)
forming a particular sequence. used to determine cause and effect. sequentially (Adv)
2. Being a consequence or result of
something else.
sequester Verb PT: sequestered 1. To isolate. The young priest was sequestered sequestrable (Adj)
(Trans) PP: sequestered 2. Taking of property to cover a debt from the rest of the monks to
PresP: sequestering or obligation. provide a period of spiritual
3rd S: sequesters serenity.

shatter Verb; Verb 1. To break into pieces. Thunder and lightning shattered -
Noun PT: shattered 2. Destroy something such as hope. the night sky causing the campers
PP: shattered to flee.
PresP: shattering
3rd S: shatters

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 159

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
shield Noun; Noun 1. A flat or convex piece of armor Medieval Knights carried shields shielder (N)
Verb Pl: shields carried on the arm as protection as protection against swords and
Verb against blows, arrows, bullets, or daggers.
PT: shielded projectiles.
PP: shielded 2. Somebody or something that
PresP: shielding serves as protection or acts as a
3rd S: shields defense.
shoplifting Verb PT: shoplifted Steal something from a store. The teenager was caught shoplifter (N)
PP: shoplifted shoplifting cosmetics from the shoplifting (N)
PresP: shoplifting store.
3rd S: shoplifts
shortfall Noun Pl: shortfalls The amount that is lacked. A budget shortfall meant the -
school district could not raise
teacher's salaries.
shrewd Adjective comparative: 1. Having good judgment. A shrewd businessman understands shrewdly (Adv)
shrewder 2. Crafty; clever. the motivating factors behind his shrewdness (N)
superlative: competitor's actions.
shrewdest
shrill Adjective; Adjective 1. High-pitched sound with a The shrill quality of the woman's shrillness (N)
Verb comparative: shriller penetrating quality. voice increased when she was shrilly (Adv)
superlative: shrillest 2. To make a shrill sound. angry.
Verb
PT: shrilled
PP: shrilled
PresP: shrilling
3rd S: shrills

shut off Verb - To stop something from working. The gardener shut off the sprinkler -
system to avoid getting wet.

side effect Noun Pl: side effects A secondary effect caused by a drug A side effect of the medication was -
or medical treatment. nausea.

simple interest Noun - Interest that is not compounded. Simple interest is more likely to -
save money when payments are
long term.
skepticism Noun - Tendency to doubt what other accept Skepticism about the policy -
to be true. changes lead to their reevaluation.

sketchy Adjective comparative: 1. Superficial or lacking in depth. Sketchy information about the sketchily (Adv)
sketchier 2. Roughly detailed. crime did not provide adequate sketchiness (N)
superlative: clues.
sketchiest
slander Noun; Noun Saying of something that is false and Slander charges were made against slanderer (N)
Verb Pl: slanders damaging. a magazine that published an slanderous (Adj)
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) article filled with gossip. slanderouly (Adv)
PT: slandered slanderousness (N)
PP: slandered
PresP: slandering
3rd S: slanders
slowdown Noun - 1. Reduction in work. A slowdown in the economy -
caused the layoff of many
employees.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 160

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
sluggish economy Phrase - Non-robust economy. A sluggish economy does not -
usually respond without a decrease
in interest rates.
sniper Noun Pl: snipers Someone who shoots at people from A sniper hid on the roof and -
hidden positions. attempted to expertly kill the
enemy.
soar Verb Verb (Intransitive) To fly. The eagle soars high above the soarer (N)
(Intrans); PT: soared canyon.
Noun PP: soared
PresP: soaring
3rd S: soars
soloist Noun Pl: soloists Someone who's performing a solo. The soloist played a violin soloistic (Adj)
concerto while the orchestra
remained in the background.
sophomore Noun Pl: sophomores Second-year student. After completing his first year of -
college the new sophomore
returned with a new major.
soprano Noun Pl: sopranos 1. The highest voice for women or Sopranos are often the divas of the -
boys in singing. opera world.
2. Musical instrument with high
pitch.
Spaniard Noun Pl: Spaniards Someone from Spain. The Spaniards love to watch bull- -
fights.

speak out Verb - Talk loudly or frankly. The student would always speak -
(Intrans) out when he disagreed with his
professor.
specimen Noun Pl: specimens 1. Something that is representative -
of its kind.
2. A scientific sample.
speculate Verb PT: speculated 1. To conjecture or infer something He made quite a profit by -
PP: speculated from incomplete information. speculating on thinly-traded stocks.
PresP: speculating 2. To take risks.
3rd S: speculates
spillover Noun Pl: spillovers Spillover or expansion of something. Spillover from drains after the -
flood has caused water to remain in
roadways and has in some cases
damaged pipes.
spoil Verb; Verb 1. Impair 1. The milk having been left out -
Noun PT: spoiled or spoilt for days has spoiled. 2. treat well
PP: spoiled or spoilt The child has been spoiled by her
PresP: spoiling parents.
3rd S: spoils
Noun
Pl: spoils

spruce Noun Pl: spruces or spruce An evergreen tree of the pine family. adj. He looked spruced for the -
wedding.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 161

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
spur Noun; Verb 1. A spiked device attached to a After two years of studying -
Verb PT: spurred cowboy or other rider's heel to economics with excellent
PP: spurred control the steed. professors and tutors, the student
PresP: spurring 2. Inducement or motivation. was spurred on to study it further.
3rd S: spurs
squash Verb; Verb 1. Flatten something with pressure. The five of use were forced to -
Noun PT: squashed 2. A racquetball game played with squash into the back seat.
PP: squashed long-handled rackets and a small
PresP: squashing ball.
3rd S: squashes
Noun
Pl: squash or
squashes
staggering Adjective - Amazing or astounding. The staggering price of gas is staggeringly (Adv)
causing many to vacation close to
home.
stagnant Adjective - Still and unmoving; inactive. The stagnant market has stagnancy (N)
experienced very little activity in stagnantly (Adv)
the past months.
stance Noun Pl: stances 1. Attitude or opinion toward His firm stance on the matter made -
something. any discussion unlikely.
2. A certain position of the body.
standpoint Noun - Point of view. From the standpoint of our -
stockholders, the merger appears a
wise decision.
starch Noun; Noun tense: A carbohydrate substance that is a Their diet consisting most notably -
Verb plural starches source of energy. of rice and potatoes was too high in
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) starches.
PT: starched
PP: starched
PresP: starching
3rd S: starches
stationary Adjective - Not moving or at a standstill. At the gym, she preferred to ride -
the stationary bike.

statute Noun - An enacted law by the legislature. The current statute on drinking and -
drinking is strict and
uncompromising.
stellar Adjective - 1. Having to do with stars. The stellar performance by the -
2. Exceptional or extremely good. athlete left the crowd in awe.

stipend Noun Pl: stipends Allowance or money paid at The graduate student received only -
intervals. a modest stipend.

stipulate Verb PT: stipulated 1. Specify. The letter stipulated precisely what stipulable (Adj)
PP: stipulated 2. To make a formal agreement or needed to be done on the grant. stipulatory (Adj)
PresP: stipulating promise. stipulation (N)
3rd S: stipulates stipulator (N)

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 162

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
stockpile Verb Verb To amass or accumulate. A massive stockpile of weapons stockpiler (N)
(Trans); PT: stockpiled lay buried beneath the palace.
Noun PP: stockpiled
PresP: stockpiling
3rd S: stockpiles
Noun
Pl: stockpiles
strategic Adjective - Something involving strategy. The decision to hire their -
competitor's former CEO was a
purely strategic one.
strategy Noun Pl: strategies Military planning of war. When tackling math problems, we -
always recommend that you
employ the correct strategy.
strenuous Adjective - Something that requires a lot of The strenuous exercise caused the strenuousity (N)
effort. man to faint. strenuousness (N)
strenuously (Adv)

strife Noun - Bitter and sometimes violent rivalry. Great strife rose up in the strifeless (Adj)
community over the closing of the
neighborhood park.
stroke Noun; Noun 1. A medical condition which occurs 1. (Illness) After her grandfather -
Verb; Pl: strokes when there is the stoppage of blood had suffered a stroke, he could
Adjective Verb flow to the brain. remember her name.
PT: stroked 2. A way of hitting the ball in
PP: stroked various sports such as golf.
PresP: stroking
3rd S: strokes
subconscious Adjective; - Something that is present in your She possessed a subconsciousness subconsciously
Noun mind without you realizing it. knowledge of her troubled (Adv)
childhood. subconsciousness
(N)
subcontinent Noun Pl: subcontinents Separate part of a continent. The subcontinent of Africa faces subcontinental
enormous economic and political (adjective noun)
challenges.
subdue Verb PT: subdued 1. To bring someone into your The police were unable to subdue subduable (Adj)
(Trans) PP: subdued control. the large crowd of protesters. subduer (N)
PresP: subduing
3rd S: subdues
subscription Noun Pl: subscriptions Advanced payment for something. Her subscriptions will expire -
within a year.

subsequent Adjective - Something that's happening after After disclosing losses in the -
something else. second quarter, the company would
face subsequent inquiries into its
finances.
succumb Verb PT: succumbed To yield to something that is more She succumbed to pressure from succmber (N)
(Intrans) PP: succumbed powerful. friends and went for a drink after
PresP: succumbing work.
3rd S: succumbs

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 163

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
supersede Verb PT: superseded To replace something that performs My own idea was superseded by supersedable
(Trans) PP: superseded worse. the idea of my boss. (adjcetive)
PresP: superseding supersedence (N)
3rd S: supersedes superseder (N)

superstition Noun Pl: superstitions Irrational belief often linked with As the superstition goes, if a black -
magic. cat crosses your path you will be
unlucky for a day.
susceptibility Noun Pl: susceptibilities The likelihood of being affected. The human susceptibility to most -
disease is minimal.

susceptible Adjective - Easily affected or influenced. Few individuals are still susceptibleness
susceptible to polio after they have (N)
received the vaccination against it. susceptibly (Adv)

syllable Noun; Noun A unit of spoken language. The word has many syllables -
Verb Pl: syllables making it difficult to know on
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) which to place the accent.
PT: syllabled
PP: syllabled
PresP: syllabling
3rd S: syllables
symmetrical Adjective - 1. Showing symmetry; having both The symmetrical design of the symmetrically
sides of a central division be building was pleasing to most (Adv)
identical. passersby.
2. With balanced proportions.
syndrome Noun Pl: syndromes Group of symptoms for an illness. The syndrome produced vomiting -
and nausea, requiring the woman
to stay in bed for days.

synonymous Adjective - Something that means the same The name John Lennon is synonymously
thing as something else. synonymous with the 1960s era. (Adv)
synonymousness
(N)
synthesize Verb PT: synthesized Combine different things such as The director synthesize the large synthesization (N)
PP: synthesized ideas into one. project into a brief, five-minute
PresP: synthesizing description.
3rd S: synthesizes

taboo Noun; Verb Noun 1. Something that's socially or Many consider drinking alcohol on -
(Trans) Pl: taboos culturally prohibited. the job strictly taboo.
Verb (Transitive) 2. In religion, something that's
past tabooed sacred or holy such that there can be
PP: tabooed no contact with it.
PresP: tabooing
3rd S: taboo
tactical Adjective - 1. Relating to tactics. The general created a tactical plan tactically (Adv)
2. Something that displays skillful for entering the fort.
planning.
take over Phrase - To take control of something. The government was taken over by -
a coup de' etat.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 164

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
take precedence Phrase - Take priority over. The new system will take -
over precedence over old ways of doing
business.
tangible Adjective; Noun Something that can be touched. There are tangible benefits to tangibility (N)
Noun Pl: tangibles moving to a new office space in the tangibleness (N)
center of the city. tangibly (Adv)
tariff Noun; Noun A duty or tax levied by the The country increased tariffs on -
Verb Pl: tariffs government on certain goods that are goods coming from the West.
(Trans) Verb (Transitive) imported or exported.
PT: tariffed
PP: tariffed
PresP: tariffing
3rd S: tariffs
tenor Noun Pl: tenors 1. The highest male voice in singing. The tenors sang out of key, while -
2. A fairly high instrument. the altos and basses were in perfect
tune.
terminology Noun Pl: terminologies A specialized vocabulary that Many fail to incorporate the correct terminological
normally pertains to one field. terminology into their work. (Adj)
terminologically
(Adv)
terminologist (N)

thereafter Adverb - From then on. The mayor of the city died in 1950. -
Thereafter little growth or change
would occur in the town.

tickle Verb; Verb To make someone laugh by touching The brothers would not cease -
Noun PT: tickled them. tickling each other and laughing.
PP: tickled
PresP: tickling
3rd S: tickles
Noun
Pl: tickles
to the nearest Phrase - Closest. Often for the sake of clarity we -
round number to the nearest
decimal point or whole number.
toddler Noun Pl: toddlers A young child. Toddlers often need love and -
tenderness.

topsoil Noun; Verb (Transitive) The soil's top layer that is often the The topsoil in this part of the -
Verb PT: topsoiled most fertile and used in growing country is extremely fertile.
(Trans) PP: topsoiled crops.
PresP: topsoiling
3rd S: topsoils
tortillas Noun Pl: tortillas A flat Mexican bread that is used as You have a choice between corn -
an outer wrap for foods such as and flour tortillas at most
beans. restaurants.
toxin Noun Pl: toxins Poison from something organic. Sometimes meats can contain -
certain harmful toxins.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 165

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
trade off Verb - To take advantage of something. Faced with the tough trade off -
(Trans) between granting employee
benefits and reducing workforce,
the company decided to lay off
thousands.
trade…in for Phrase - Exchange for. Many families trade in their old -
cars for newer models.

transcribe Verb PT: transcribed 1. To copy something exactly. The secretary transcribed the transcribable (Adj)
(Trans) PP: transcribed 2. To translate something. document into the appropriate transcriber (N)
PresP: transcribing format.
3rd S: transcribes

transform Verb PT: transformed 1. To change dramatically or The new owners of the property transformable
PP: transformed completely. transformed it from a dusty abyss (Adj)
PresP: transforming 2. The change of electrical currents. to a lush garden. transformative
3rd S: transforms (Adj)

transistor Noun Pl: transistors A solid-state electronic device that is Many transistors used in -
often used in circuit chips televisions and radios and other
electronic devises are produced in
East Asia.
transmitter Noun Pl: transmitters Something that is used to transmit. The transmitter signaled to flight -
crew that they would be able to
land safely
traverse Verb; Verb 1. To move or reach across The adventurous group of young traversable (Adj)
Noun; PT: traversed something. people traversed the countryside in traversal (N)
Adjective PP: traversed 2. A journey or trip. a matter of weeks. traverser (N)
PresP: traversing
3rd S: traverses
Noun
Pl: traverses
trench Noun; Noun A ditch with steep sides often used The trenches dug by soldiers in the -
Verb Pl: trenches during warfare as defense. war protected them from enemy
Verb fire.
PT: trenched
PP: trenched
PresP: trenching
3rd S: trenches
tribal Noun Pl: tribes A division of people who may share The tribal influences in the local tribal (Adj)
ancestry, customs and beliefs. communities are strong and deeply tribally (Adv)
imbedded despite modern
conveniences and industry
presence.
tuberculosis Noun - A disease characterized by small Tuberculosis is one of the major -
rounded swellings that form on causes of death in certain parts of
mucous membranes. Russia.
tubular Adjective - Something that is shaped like a tube. Tubular air conditioning vents are -
one of the recent industrial
construction fads.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 166

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
tumble Verb; Verb 1. To fall or trip. The stock market took a tumble -
Noun PT: tumbled 2. A gymnastic leap, roll, or after news of increased interest
PP: tumbled somersault. rates came from the Federal
PresP: tumbling Reserve.
3rd S: tumbles
Noun
Pl: tumbles
turn down Verb - To reject something. The recent college graduate was -
(Trans) turned down from positions at all
the companies at which he
interviewed.
turnover Noun Pl: turn overs 1. The amount of business The restaurant had a high rate of -
transactions in a period of time. employee turnover.
2. Change in resources such as
employees or goods.
ulcer Noun Pl: ulcers An internal sore on the surface of a Those who work long stressful -
mucous membrane. hours and have poor diets are
likely to get ulcers.
undercut Verb; Verb 1. Charge lower than cost. The uncut version of the document -
Noun PT: undercut 2. To cut the lower part of includes all the necessary funding
PP: undercut something. details.
PresP: undercutting
3rd S: undercuts
Noun
Pl: undercuts

undergo Verb PT: underwent To go through something such an The business was forced to -
(Trans) PP: undergone experience; to endure. undergo an audit by the Internal
PresP: undergoing Revenue Service.
3rd S: undergoes
unification Noun - The process of uniting or joining. The unification of the states under -
one constitution was indeed a
remarkable achievement.

universality Adjective; - 1. Something that affects everyone There is a certain universality to universality (N)
Noun or everything. notions of fair treatment and universally (Adv)
2. Present everywhere. human rights.
updrafts Noun Pl: updrafts Upward moving air current. Updrafts in the room came from -
vent placed on the floor.

upheaval Noun Pl: upheavals Disturbance or sudden change. The government crack down on -
opposition served only to produce
further upheaval.
upstate Adjective; - Geographically northern. North of New York City in upstate upstater (N)
Adverb; New York, you will find excellent
Noun produce.
upsurge Noun; Noun A rapid increase. The upsurge in crime in the city is -
Verb Pl: upsurges in large part caused by a lack of
(Intrans) Verb (Intransitive) jobs and hopelessness.
PT: upsurged
PP: upsurged
PresP: upsurging
3rd S: upsurges

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 167

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
vacuum Noun; Noun 1. An emptiness characterized by (a space from air and gas are -
Verb Pl: vacuums or lack of matter. removed) Black holes produce a
vacua 2. To use a vacuum cleaner. vacuum in which sound is unable
Verb to travel.
PT: vacuumed
PP: vacuumed
PresP: vacuuming
3rd S: vacuums
vague Adjective comparative: vaguer Not explicit or specific; unclear. The vague way of speaking used vaguely (Adv)
superlative: vaguest by the teacher made the students vagueness (N)
always uncertain of their deadlines.

vanity Noun Pl: vanities 1. Excessive pride. The vanity of the young woman -
2. Something that is futile or made growing old very difficult.
useless.
vegetarian Noun Noun Someone that does not eat meat or After watching a film about the vegetarianism (N)
Pl: vegetarians fish. meat industry, many viewers
decided to become vegetarians.
vegetation Noun Pl: vegetations Plants in general or in an area. The lush vegetation in the area vegetational (Adj)
made clearly the land a difficult
task.
vent Noun; Verb Noun 1. An opening that allows the flow It's natural to vent one's trouble or ventless (Adj)
(Trans) Pl: vents of air. concerns to close friends and
Verb (Transitive) 2. Release of strong feelings. family.
PT: vented
PP: vented
PresP: venting
3rd S: vents
verdict Noun Pl: verdicts The decision of the jury during a The verdict in the trial was in the -
trial. favor of the defendant.

verge Noun Pl: verges The boundary or edge of something. The couple is on the verge of -
divorce.

villainy Noun Pl: villainies Behavior that is evil. The villainy of the woman was -
shocking, as she was raised in the
most nurturing and loving
environment.
visionary Adjective; Noun 1. Having foresight. The visionary writer developed a visionariness (N)
Noun Pl: visionaries 2. Idealistic or imaginative. unique picture of what her country
would experience in the future.

vividness Adjective - Very striking or clear. The vividness of the landscape at vividly (Adv)
sunset was remarkable. vividness (N)

volatile Adjective; Noun Characterized by sudden change; The volatile ethnic tensions present volatileness (N)
Noun plural volatiles fickle. in amongst the tribes may soon volatility (N)
burst into violence.
wall street Noun - A street in New York City where the Wall Street's reaction to -
Stock Exchange is located. Washington's tax increase still has
yet to be seen on the stock market.

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review


GMAT - Vocabulary List Page 168

Words Form Grammatical Key Definitions Sentence Examples Relevant Words


Details
(Notes: Trans: Transitive; Intrans: Intransitive; Pl: Plural; PT: Past Tense; PP: Past Participle; PresP: Present Participle;
3rd S: 3rd Person Present Singular; N: Noun; Adj: Adjective; Adv: Adverb; V: Verb)
wedge-shaped Adjective - - The mother directed her son to -
purchase a wedge-shaped hunk of
cheese at the store.
weld Verb; Noun To fuse material together by melting The sculptor welded together metal weldability (N)
Noun Pl: welds it. to produce his figures. weldable (Adj)

whim Noun Noun An impulse or sudden desire. On a whim, the old lady decided -
Pl: whims that today was the day to visit her
old friend.
windshield Noun - The glass at the front of a vehicle. The windshield was splattered with -
bugs and dust after the long drive.

wingspan Noun - The distance between outstretched A human's wingspan is -


wings. approximately equivalent to their
height.
withstand Verb PT: withstood To endure or be resistant to The young man was barely able to withstander (N)
PP: withstood something. withstand the pain of loss when his
PresP: withstanding girlfriend left.
3rd S: withstands

womb Noun - 1. The uterus of a woman. The womb of the mother offers -
2. The place of origin. protection and nurture to unborn
children.
wreath Noun Pl: wreaths A circular arrangement of flowers or The neighborhood was decorated wreathless (Adj)
greenery. with wreaths and lights in
celebration of the winter holidays.

write-off Noun Pl: write-offs Decrease in value. 1. (finance) The company writes -
off its losses. 2. (lose interest) The
candidate for president of the board
has been written off as a contender
because of his visible lack of desire
to be in this role. 3. (damage) The
tractor was written off after
plummeting into the creek.

yeast Noun; Noun A fungus used in brewing and Yeast allows the bread to rise. -
Verb Pl: yeasts baking that ferments sugars and
(Trans) Verb (Intransitive) other carbohydrates.
PT: yeasted
PP: yeasted
PresP: yeasting
3rd S: yeasts
zoning Noun; Verb (Transitive) An area with a particular Zoning laws in certain cities only -
Verb PT: zoned characteristic. permit the construction of specific
PP: zoned styles of buildings.
PresP: zoning
3rd S: zones

www.manhattanreview.com © 2006 Manhattan Review

Potrebbero piacerti anche