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GRE - Idioms & Complex Sentences Examples PDF
GRE - Idioms & Complex Sentences Examples PDF
Example:
He remembered to bring everything but his toothbrush.
I can resist everything but temptation
6. Notwithstanding: means despite, nonetheless, however, in spite of, although (in
spite of the fact)
Example:
He despised William Pitt, notwithstanding the similar views they both held.
His surroundings, notwithstanding the luxury of the view, remained spartan.
Notwithstanding that the hall was packed with bullies, our champion played on steadily and
patiently although the hall was packed with bullies, our champion played
Although there are some who oppose the plan, we will go through with
it notwithstanding although there are some oppose the plan, we will go through it
nevertheless
At once pioneering and derivative, her research draws on others work while expanding the
theoretical domain.
11. Not so much A as B implies B is more in extent than A
Example:
Bob was not so much tired as he was hungry
12. But for: means except for, If it was not for something or someone
Example:
I would have failed but for his help.
But for the support of the public, the President could not have survived the revolt.
13. Dyed -in-the-wool: means having a strong belief, not willing to change ones beliefs
or actions
Example:
That's why dyed-in-the-wool villains are so arrogant and pleased with themselves: what they
have done doesn't brook inspection.
The President, backed by trusted advisers, some of them dyed-in-the-wool oilmen, called
immediately for increased energy production.
14. Lest: means avoid the risk of, so as to prevent any possibility that, for fear that
Example:
He fled the country lest he be captured and imprisoned
He was alarmed lest she should find out
15. insofarmeans to an extent to
Example:
Looking back helps insofar as it helps you learn from your mistakes.
16. Seldom: means not often; rarely
Example:
His eyes could seldom meet the eyes of anyone else for long.
Graham knew he was taking a big risk but a hunch told him Drago was lying -- and his hunches
were seldom wrong.
21. Indeed
Indeed is used to add emphasis to a preceding statement.
Chris has lost three foosball games in a row. Indeed it has been three months since he has won two
consecutive games.
The old GRE is one of the most challenging standardized tests. Indeed, few people ever attained a
perfect score.
Takeaway
Idioms are words or phrases that carry a unique meaning, one that offer does not accord with
the word or words at hand. For instance, notwithstanding = not with standing. At face value,
you may be tempted to these words literally, which will lead you to misinterpret the sentence.
Therefore, learn the meaning of idioms and how they function in the sentences, much as the six
idioms above.
Few and far between= scarce; rare