GMAT Vocabulary

#141

prevalence

Noun

Example sentences

1. The survey examined the prevalence of smoking.
2. The prevalence of smartphones has changed communication.
3. Doctors are concerned about the prevalence of the illness.

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#142

frequency

Noun

Example sentences

1. The frequency of the buses increased in summer.
2. We measured the frequency of customer complaints.
3. Exercise frequency is more important than one hard workout.

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#143

duration

Noun

Example sentences

1. The duration of the meeting was two hours.
2. The medicine reduced the duration of the pain.
3. Please state the expected duration of the project.

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#144

interval

Noun

Example sentences

1. There was a short interval between the two meetings.
2. Take the medicine at six-hour intervals.
3. The train arrived after a ten-minute interval.

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#145

precedent

Noun

Example sentences

1. The court's decision may set a precedent.
2. There is no precedent for such a large change.
3. The manager used an earlier case as a precedent.

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#146

origin

Noun

Example sentences

1. Scientists are studying the origin of the virus.
2. The word is French in origin.
3. He asked about the origin of the tradition.

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#147

source

Noun

Example sentences

1. The river is the main source of water for the town.
2. Use a reliable source for your research.
3. We could not find the source of the noise.

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#148

outcome

Noun

Example sentences

1. The outcome of the election surprised many people.
2. Good planning can improve the outcome.
3. We are waiting for the outcome of the test.

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#149

impact

Noun

Example sentences

1. The new road had a positive impact on local business.
2. The storm had little impact on the city.
3. We should study the environmental impact of the factory.

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#150

significance

Noun

Example sentences

1. The teacher explained the significance of the event.
2. The difference has little practical significance.
3. We did not understand the full significance of her words.

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#151

analyze

Verb

Example sentences

1. We need to analyze the data carefully.
2. Students were asked to analyze the argument.
3. The doctor will analyze the test results.

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#152

synthesize

Verb

Example sentences

1. The report must synthesize information from several sources.
2. Students learn to synthesize ideas in an essay.
3. The team will synthesize the findings into one plan.

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#153

summarize

Verb

Example sentences

1. Please summarize the article in three sentences.
2. The final paragraph should summarize the main points.
3. He used a chart to summarize the results.

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#154

elaborate

Verb

Example sentences

1. Could you elaborate on your proposal?
2. The report does not elaborate on the costs.
3. She elaborated her idea with several examples.

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#155

clarify

Verb

Example sentences

1. Please clarify what you mean.
2. The manager called to clarify the new rule.
3. This example may clarify the difficult concept.

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#156

illustrate

Verb

Example sentences

1. The chart helps illustrate the rise in sales.
2. The teacher used a story to illustrate her point.
3. These examples illustrate the main problem.

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#157

exemplify

Verb

Example sentences

1. Her actions exemplify good leadership.
2. This small company can exemplify successful innovation.
3. The case can exemplify the risks of poor planning.

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#158

define

Verb

Example sentences

1. The contract should define each person's role.
2. Can you define the word in simple language?
3. We must define the problem before solving it.

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#159

characterize

Verb

Example sentences

1. Many people characterize him as a careful leader.
2. The report characterizes the market as unstable.
3. High energy levels characterize young children.

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#160

depict

Verb

Example sentences

1. The painting depicts a quiet village.
2. The graph depicts changes in temperature.
3. The film depicts life during the war.

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