IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
Memorizing these can be very useful for evaluating many GMAT sentences.
21. Attest to
- attest to sth = to show or prove that sth is true
Example
Contemporary accounts attest to his courage and determination.
22. Authority to
- authority to do sth = the power or right to do something
Examples
Only the manager has the authority to sign cheques.
We have the authority to search this building.
23. Averse to
- averse to sth/ to doing sth = not liking sth or wanting to do sth; opposed to do sth
Examples
He was averse to any change.
In the past two years, retail investors became completely averse to putting money in IPOs.
24. Aware of
- Aware of sth = knowing or realizing sth
Example
I don't think people are really aware of just how much it costs.
- Aware of sb/sth = noticing that sth is present, or that sth is happening
Example
They suddenly became aware of people looking at them
25. Aware that
- Aware that = knowing or realizing sth
Example
Were you aware that something was wrong?
- Aware that = noticing that sth is present, or that sth is happening
Example
I was aware that she was trembling.
To be continued
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