IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
Memorizing these can be very useful for evaluating many GMAT sentences.
101. Get rid of
- Get rid of sb/sth = to make yourself free of sb/sth that is annoying you or that you do not want; to throw sth away.
Examples
The problem is getting rid of nuclear waste.
We get rid of all the old furniture.
102. Grow out of
- Grow out of sth (of a child) = too become to big to fit into a piece of clothing
Example
He's already grown out of his school uniform.
- Grow out of sth = to stop doing sth as you become older.
Example
Most children suck their thumbs but they grow out of it.
- Grow out of sth = to develop from sth
Example
The idea for a book grew out of a visit to Italia.
103. Hypothesize that
- Hypothesize that = to suggest a way of explaining sth when you do not definitely know about it
Example
We can only hypothesize that the cases we know about are typical.
104. Incline to
- Incline to sth = to tend to think or behave in a particular way; to make sb do this
Example
I incline to the view that we should take no action at this stage.
105. Independent of
- Independent of sb/sth = not connected with or influenced by sth; not connected with each other
Example
The police force should be independent of direct government control.
106. Identical to/with
- Identical to/with sb/sth = similar in every detail
Examples
Her dress is almost identical to mine.
The number on the card should be identical with the one on the checkbook.
107. Indifferent toward
Example
Some countries are indifferent towards human rights.
108. Indicate that
Examples
Barly results indicate that the government will be returned to power.
Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast.
109. Indicate to
Example
In his letter he indicated to us he was willing to cooperate.
110. Inherit from
Examples
The way the human body stores fat is something we inherit from our parents.
She inherited a passion for music from her grandfather.
To be continued
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