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Synonym as Verb
Hi,
Could someone please comment on following sentence:
A new place does not synonym loneliness or boredom, rather it provides an opportunity to interact with new people, explore new place and culture; and savor great food.
Does the usage of 'synonym' correct here?
- by MakeUrTimeCount
Fri May 24, 2013 7:09 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Synonym as Verb
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1122
Oh, Sorry. Here is the solution in that case: Method 1: We may have 6 combinations in the case of a pair = 4C2 = 6 (not 12) 1st selected number has a pair: AABC , ABAC, ABCA 2nd selected number has a pair: ABBC, ABCB 3rd selected number has a pair: ABCC 1 case has number of ways = 12/12*1/11* 10/10*...
- by MakeUrTimeCount
Wed Feb 29, 2012 12:04 pm- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: MGMAT probability - need expert help
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3163
The correct idiom is "awarded to" , in and with both are find for involve. Option B out.
Last year is simple past. So Option C out.
There is no contrasting statement. So option D and E out.
Ans A.
- by MakeUrTimeCount
Wed Feb 29, 2012 6:18 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Google awarded
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1277
You did a mistake of considering only 1 pair of set. Whenever you find a probability question where there could be numerous combinations, always go for the negation approach. Prob. to ger atleast 1 pair = 1 - Prob. to get no pair Now Prob. to get no pair: Prob. to get 1st card = 12/12 Prob. to get 2...
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Wed Feb 29, 2012 6:14 am- Forum: Problem Solving
- Topic: MGMAT probability - need expert help
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3163
Analysis of Argument - XY Gen Store
ESSAY QUESTION: The following appeared in a market research report examining consumer perceptions of a chain of clothing stores: "A recent survey commissioned by the market research department of XY Gen Stores indicated a high level of recognition among consumers of the brand and the nature of ...
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Sat Feb 11, 2012 1:06 am- Forum: GMAT Essays (AWA)
- Topic: Analysis of Argument - XY Gen Store
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1397
Thanks Milch. I totallz agree with you on the meaning of the sentence and did not find any thing wrong with the sentence. I have used this construction before, but somehow had doubt about the authenticity of the statement as per GMAT standards. Your reference to OG question has clarified that doubt....
- by MakeUrTimeCount
Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:30 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: if-would or had-would ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1793
if-would or had-would ?
In addition to the great benefits mankind has enjoyed since the discovery of certain technologies, many atrocities would have been prevented had the scientists who made the discoveries had the wisdom to discard such power. A) had the scientists who made the discoveries had B) if the scientists who m...
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Wed Feb 08, 2012 4:44 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: if-would or had-would ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1793
1. The author’s main point is argued by The function of capital markets is to facilitate an exchange of funds among all participants, and yet in practice we find that certain participants are not on a par with others. (D) showing that omissions in a theoretical description make it inapplicable in ...
- by MakeUrTimeCount
Fri Feb 03, 2012 2:11 am- Forum: Reading Comprehension
- Topic: Capital Markets
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4519
Hi Mrinal, Yes, you are absolutely right. Option c), will help us conclude whether centepeds were land-dwellers or water-dwellers. On the other hand, option d) is totally irrelavant. Even if we know about any connection between earliest land dweling animals (which are not centipeds) and rock, we won...
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Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:52 am- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: LSAT question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1675
@bajjuri6: Y intersect means X = 0 So Y intersect gives the value of C. It does not says anything about Slope. 1). A and B intersect at point P (10,1) Does not tell anything about Slope. Insufficient. 2). the y-intercept of A is greater than that of B. Tells about the constant of the equation of lin...
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Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:59 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: coordinate
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1159
1st of all you have put the question in wrong catagory. It should go to PS, not DS. Anyways, Use Simple Set formula: S = A + B - (A and B) Here Total number of People = S = 50 No of ppl with heart problem = A = 20%S = 10 No of ppl with heavy BP = B No of ppl with both problems = (A and B) = 8%S = 4 ...
- by MakeUrTimeCount
Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:52 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: heart problem
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1233
I will go with 'C'.
I have used following references on reaching to my conclusion:
Para1: he overstates his case with the declaration that ....
Para2: Allen has created a somewhat distorted picture of reality.
Para3: this discovery illuminates historical understanding
OA Please...
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Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:36 pm- Forum: Reading Comprehension
- Topic: Allen's study
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6580
Hi Ranjeet, Let's take this case: Total Income = 5000 Pretax income = 3000 Tax Rate = 2% So overall tax = (5000-3000) * 2% = 40 Now tax rate has been increased and the pretax income as well: Total Income = 5000 Non-taxable income = 3500 Tax Rate = 3% So overall tax = (5000-3500) * 3% = 45 Although p...
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Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:22 pm- Forum: Critical Reasoning
- Topic: income taxes
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1861
In B:
1) pre-Columbians is incorrect usage.
2) Also respected should be replaced by past-perfect.
In A:
proposed a return to A, to what had been B
Although "to what" is awkward. But had been correctly refer to something in past.
A looks best 
- by MakeUrTimeCount
Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:10 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Mexican agrarian revolution
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1389
it clearly refers to Honey. Argentina can't go anywhere. In E, going makes it present countinous and provides a meaning that "Honey is going ..." In case, you have some doubt about usage of 'with' in E. Please refer to following thread: http://www.beatthegmat.com/comma-with-expert-please-e...
- by MakeUrTimeCount
Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:58 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Pronoun issue - Exporter of honey
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1551