IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
Memorizing these can be very useful for evaluating many GMAT sentences.
36. Compensate for
- Compensate for sth = to provide sth good to balance or reduce the bad effects of damage, loss, etc.
Example
Nothing can compensate for the loss of love one.
37. Comply with
- Comply with sth = to obey a rule, an order,etc.
Example
They refused to comply with the UN resolution.
38. Comprise of
- Comprise of sth = to have sb/sth as parts or members
Example
The committee is comprised of representatives from both the public and private sectors.
39. "Concur in" vs " concur with"
- Concur in an option
- Concur with a person
Example
I concur in the result reached by the majority.
Eurogroup Ministers concur with the Commission that market access for Greece is not sufficient.
40. Consequence of
- Consequence of sth = a result of sth that has happened
Example
The company doesn't foresee any job losses as a consequence of the deal.
41. Consider X Y
- Consider sb/sth sth = to think of sb/sth in a particular way.
Example
He considers himself an expert on the subject.
42. Consist in
- Consist in sth = to have something as the main or only part or feature
Example
The advantages would consist in obtaining the necessary resources to fund large infrastructure projects.
43. Consist of
- Consist of sb/ sth = to be formed from the things or people mentioned
Example
The committee consists of ten members.
44. Contend that
- Contend that = to say that sth is true, especially in argument
Example
I would contend that the minister's thinking is flawed on this point.
45. Contract A with B
- Contract A with B = to compare two things in order to show the differences between them
Example
It is interesting to contrast the British legal system with the American one.
To be continued
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