GMAT Vocabulary

#201

objective

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The main objective is to reduce costs.
2. Try to give an objective opinion based on facts.
3. The project achieved its objective on time.

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#202

subjective

Adjective

Example sentences

1. Beauty is often a subjective judgment.
2. The review was subjective and based on personal taste.
3. We need facts, not a subjective impression.

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#203

neutral

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The country remained neutral during the conflict.
2. The report uses neutral language.
3. A neutral person led the discussion.

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#204

impartial

Adjective

Example sentences

1. A judge must be impartial.
2. We asked an impartial expert to review the case.
3. The committee promised an impartial decision.

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#205

balanced

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The article gives a balanced view of both sides.
2. A balanced diet includes different kinds of food.
3. Her response was calm and balanced.

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#206

skeptical

Adjective

Example sentences

1. I am skeptical about promises that sound too good.
2. The investors were skeptical of the new plan.
3. She remained skeptical until she saw the evidence.

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#207

critical

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The report is critical of the government's policy.
2. Clean water is critical for public health.
3. We are at a critical stage of the project.

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#208

cautious

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The doctor was cautious about giving a clear answer.
2. Investors are cautious during uncertain times.
3. Be cautious when sharing personal information online.

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#209

tentative

Adjective

Example sentences

1. We made a tentative plan for next week.
2. The results are tentative and may change.
3. She gave a tentative answer because she was unsure.

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#210

qualified

Adjective

Example sentences

1. She is qualified for the job.
2. The report gives qualified support to the proposal.
3. Only a qualified technician should repair the machine.

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#211

assertive

Adjective

Example sentences

1. She was assertive without being rude.
2. An assertive manager clearly explains what is needed.
3. He gave an assertive response to the criticism.

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#212

emphatic

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The doctor was emphatic that he should rest.
2. She gave an emphatic no.
3. The report is emphatic about the need for change.

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#213

dogmatic

Adjective

Example sentences

1. His dogmatic attitude left no room for discussion.
2. The teacher was not dogmatic about one method.
3. A dogmatic leader may ignore useful ideas.

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#214

didactic

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The book is didactic and tries to teach a moral lesson.
2. The speaker's didactic style felt like a classroom lesson.
3. The film is entertaining but also didactic.

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#215

polemical

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The article is polemical and strongly attacks the policy.
2. His polemical speech divided the audience.
3. The book uses a polemical tone to challenge old ideas.

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#216

contentious

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The new tax is a contentious issue.
2. The meeting became contentious after the budget was discussed.
3. They avoided a contentious topic at dinner.

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#217

controversial

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The decision was highly controversial.
2. The book discusses several controversial ideas.
3. The company canceled the controversial advertisement.

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#218

conciliatory

Adjective

Example sentences

1. She used a conciliatory tone to reduce tension.
2. The leader made a conciliatory offer.
3. His conciliatory message helped restart the talks.

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#219

dismissive

Adjective

Example sentences

1. The manager was dismissive of our concerns.
2. Her dismissive reply made him feel unimportant.
3. Do not be dismissive before hearing the full idea.

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#220

disparaging

Adjective

Example sentences

1. He made a disparaging comment about his coworker.
2. The article contains disparaging remarks about the team.
3. She avoided using disparaging language.

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