GMAT Vocabulary

#1

assumption

Noun

Example sentences

1. Her plan was based on the assumption that prices would stay low.
2. We should test the assumption before making a decision.
3. The assumption proved wrong when the data arrived.

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#2

premise

Noun

Example sentences

1. The argument begins with the premise that all people need clean water.
2. I agree with the main premise of the article.
3. If the premise is false, the conclusion may also be false.

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#3

conclusion

Noun

Example sentences

1. After reading the report, we reached the conclusion that sales were falling.
2. The evidence supports her conclusion.
3. Do not jump to a conclusion before checking the facts.

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#4

inference

Noun

Example sentences

1. His inference came from several small clues.
2. The chart allows us to make a reasonable inference.
3. That inference is possible, but it is not certain.

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#5

implication

Noun

Example sentences

1. One implication of the new rule is that costs may rise.
2. She did not understand the implication of her choice.
3. The report discusses the social implication of the policy.

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#6

assertion

Noun

Example sentences

1. The writer made the assertion that the plan would save money.
2. His assertion needs stronger evidence.
3. She repeated her assertion during the meeting.

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#7

contention

Noun

Example sentences

1. The main contention is that the tax is unfair.
2. His contention was challenged by new data.
3. The two experts disagreed over this contention.

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#8

proposition

Noun

Example sentences

1. The company accepted the proposition to open a new branch.
2. Her proposition sounds practical and affordable.
3. We will vote on the proposition tomorrow.

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#9

hypothesis

Noun

Example sentences

1. The scientist formed a hypothesis about why the plants died.
2. The experiment tested the hypothesis.
3. Our hypothesis was not supported by the results.

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#10

thesis

Noun

Example sentences

1. Her thesis explains how small businesses create jobs.
2. The essay has a clear thesis.
3. He defended his thesis before the university committee.

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#11

rationale

Noun

Example sentences

1. The manager explained the rationale for the new schedule.
2. I understand the rationale behind this decision.
3. The report gives no clear rationale for the change.

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#12

justification

Noun

Example sentences

1. There is no justification for treating workers unfairly.
2. He gave a strong justification for the extra cost.
3. The company asked for written justification before approving the request.

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#13

evidence

Noun

Example sentences

1. The police found evidence near the door.
2. We need more evidence before accepting the claim.
3. The evidence shows that the program helped students.

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#14

corroborate

Verb

Example sentences

1. A second witness helped corroborate her story.
2. The documents corroborate the figures in the report.
3. We need another source to corroborate this claim.

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#15

substantiate

Verb

Example sentences

1. Can you substantiate your claim with data?
2. The receipts substantiate his account of the expenses.
3. The study failed to substantiate the rumor.

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#16

validate

Verb

Example sentences

1. The test results validate our original idea.
2. A manager must validate the final report.
3. New research may validate this method.

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#17

verify

Verb

Example sentences

1. Please verify the address before sending the package.
2. We called the bank to verify the payment.
3. The team must verify every figure in the table.

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#18

demonstrate

Verb

Example sentences

1. The teacher used a model to demonstrate the process.
2. These results demonstrate the value of regular exercise.
3. He will demonstrate how the machine works.

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#19

establish

Verb

Example sentences

1. The company hopes to establish a new office in Aden.
2. The evidence helped establish the truth.
3. We need to establish clear rules for the team.

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#20

bolster

Verb

Example sentences

1. The new evidence will bolster her argument.
2. Lower costs could bolster the company's profits.
3. His kind words helped bolster my confidence.

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