GMAT Vocabulary

#161

portray

Verb

Example sentences

1. The article portrays the manager as unfair.
2. The actor portrayed a famous doctor.
3. The advertisement portrays the product as simple to use.

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#162

indicate

Verb

Example sentences

1. The results indicate that the plan is working.
2. A red light may indicate a problem.
3. Please indicate your choice on the form.

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#163

denote

Verb

Example sentences

1. A red circle may denote danger.
2. The symbol "%" denotes a percentage.
3. In this chart, dark lines denote higher values.

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#164

connote

Verb

Example sentences

1. The word "home" can connote safety and comfort.
2. Black clothing may connote seriousness.
3. The phrase can connote respect in some cultures.

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#165

imply

Verb

Example sentences

1. His silence may imply agreement.
2. The report does not imply that all workers are unhappy.
3. A high price does not always imply high quality.

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#166

reveal

Verb

Example sentences

1. The test may reveal the cause of the problem.
2. She refused to reveal the secret.
3. The report reveals a sharp fall in sales.

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#167

conceal

Verb

Example sentences

1. He tried to conceal his mistake.
2. The trees conceal the house from the road.
3. The company was accused of trying to conceal important facts.

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#168

emphasize

Verb

Example sentences

1. The teacher emphasized the need for practice.
2. The report emphasizes safety.
3. I want to emphasize that the decision is not final.

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#169

highlight

Verb

Example sentences

1. The report highlights three major risks.
2. Use a bright color to highlight the key sentence.
3. The event will highlight local talent.

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#170

neglect

Verb

Example sentences

1. Do not neglect your health while working hard.
2. The city neglected the old road for years.
3. The report neglects an important factor.

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#171

overlook

Verb

Example sentences

1. We may overlook small errors when we are tired.
2. The hotel room overlooks the sea.
3. The report should not overlook the needs of rural families.

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#172

exclude

Verb

Example sentences

1. The price excludes tax.
2. The study excluded children under twelve.
3. We should not exclude anyone without a good reason.

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#173

include

Verb

Example sentences

1. The price includes breakfast.
2. Please include your phone number on the form.
3. The study includes people from five cities.

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#174

encompass

Verb

Example sentences

1. The project encompasses education, health, and housing.
2. The course encompasses several business topics.
3. The law is broad enough to encompass new technology.

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#175

comprise

Verb

Example sentences

1. The team comprises ten engineers and two managers.
2. The book comprises five short chapters.
3. These three parts comprise the whole system.

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#176

constitute

Verb

Example sentences

1. Women constitute half of the workforce.
2. These actions may constitute a serious offense.
3. Small shops constitute most local businesses.

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#177

derive

Verb

Example sentences

1. Many English words derive from Latin.
2. The company derives most of its income from exports.
3. We can derive the answer from the formula.

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#178

originate

Verb

Example sentences

1. The idea originated during a team meeting.
2. The river originates in the mountains.
3. This custom originated hundreds of years ago.

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#179

emerge

Verb

Example sentences

1. A clear pattern began to emerge from the data.
2. New problems may emerge during the project.
3. The sun emerged from behind the clouds.

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#180

evolve

Verb

Example sentences

1. Languages evolve over time.
2. The plan will evolve as we learn more.
3. The small shop evolved into a large company.

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