IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
Memorizing these can be very useful for evaluating many GMAT sentences.
181. Replace with
Examples
I would like to know if you can remove the installed anti-virus and replace with Norton.
It's not a good idea to miss meals and replace them with snacks.
182. Require of
Examples
What is required of
me in this job?
A minimum of 100000 signatures is required of registered candidates.
183. Require that X Y
Examples
Employers require that prospective employees pass all medical tests.
The situation required that he be present.
( The situation required that he should be present. - British English)
184. Require X to do Y
Examples
True marriage requires us to show trust and loyalty.
All candidates will be required to take a short test.
185. Resemble sb/sth
Examples
Whitney says U.S.states resemble Greece in financial condition.
The plant resembles grass in appearance.
186. Resemblance to sb/sth
Examples
The movie bears little resemblance to the original novel.
She bears an uncanny resemblance to Dido.
187. Resemblance between X and Y
Examples
The resemblance between the two signatures was remarkable.
There was a striking resemblance between the Summit logo and the design of the crescent moon.
188. Rivalry between X and Y
Examples
The rivalry between Red Sox and Yankees is one of the most celebrated in professional sports.
There is a certain amount of friendly rivalry between the teams.
189. The rivals X and Y
For example
The firm has been locked in legal battle with its rivals Sony and Microsoft.
190. Sacrifice for
Examples
Would you sacrifice
your bank account for a chance to go to Europe?
Some dancers sacrifice fluidity for technique.
To be continued
