IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
Memorizing these can be very useful for evaluating many GMAT sentences.
151. Participate in
Examples
She didn't participate in the discussion.
We encourage students to participate in the running of the college.
152. Perceive as
Examples
What do you perceive as the single largest issue facing the town?
This discovery was perceived as a major breakthrough.
153. Permit X to Y
Examples
The state permitted Rio Tinto to mine areas currently under the control of Naxalites.
She would not permit herself to look at them.
154. Persuade X to Y
Examples
You should try to persuade him to come.
It's very difficult to persuade kids to not eat chocolates.
155. Potential to
Examples
He has the potential to become a world-class musician.
A graduate of a top business school has the potential to make over $100,000.
156. Preferable to
Examples
Mr Wolfson said that spending cuts are far preferable to tax increases.
Anything was preferable to the tense atmosphere at home.
157. Prefer X to Y
Examples
I much prefer jazz to rock music.
Patients prefer powder to liquid lactulose for the treatment of constipation.
158. Prejudiced against
Examples
Tea Party supporters say the movement is not prejudiced against President Obama.
There is a little prejudice against workers from other EU states.
159. Pressure to
Example
Trichet is under pressure to do more to calm markets after the pledge of a $142 billion bailout for Greece.
160. Prevent from
Examples
Nothing would prevent him from speaking out against injustice.
That still leaves a vast quantity of oil that crews may be unable to prevent from washing onto the marshes.
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