IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
Memorizing these can be very useful for evaluating many GMAT sentences.
161. Prior to
Example
The Telephone singer hid backstage prior to her performance at the Costume Institute Gala.
162. Prized as
Examples
Pink corals have
been prized as jewelry for 5000 years.
These long-stemmed roses are highly prized as cut flowers.
163. Prized for
Examples
Gold Jewellery has been prized for thousands of years.
Russets are prized for low moisture and high starch content.
164. Profit by/from
Examples
We tried to profit by our mistakes.
The global economic recovery helped to boost the company's net profit by 8% to $4.8 billion.
Farmers are profiting from the new legislation.
165. Prohibit from
Examples
You are prohibited from using a calculator on test day.
Libda said while Palestinian law prohibited its people from working at Israeli settlements.
166. Promise to
Examples
Is this book
promised to anyone?
The college principal promised to look into the matter.
167. Promise of
Examples
The government failed to keep its promise of lower taxes.
American Idol launched with fanfare, with a promise of bigger extravaganza for the viewers this
season.
168. Protest against
Examples
The workers staged a protest against the proposed changes in their contracts.
Experts say that alcohol can protect against one kind of stroke.
169. Provide with
Examples
We are here to provide the public with a service.
The company would be helped by Unisys to provide with global-desk side support.
170. Published by/ Published in
Examples
The study was published by the Economics Journal.
Established in 1902, The Times is now published in 37 editions across 11 states.
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