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How to Solve GMAT Terminating and Repeating Decimals?

Solving decimals can be the trickiest part of the GMAT Math. But to reach the perfect score, one needs to master even the tricky parts. If decimals are bothering you, here are some shortcuts and tricks to solve GMAT Terminating and Repeating Decimals. Before heading to the shortcuts first understand decimals and their types. Rational Numbers:  A rational number is nothing but the ratio of two integers. Integers are the set of positive and negative whole numbers including zero. It means, {……, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4.....}. So the ratio of two integers gives a rational number. Rational numbers include all fractions along with integers because 4/1=4. Decimals from rational numbers: Let us understand the basics of decimals once again. When a decimal is made out of a fraction, it either terminates or repeats. Only these chances are there for decimals. Understand the concept of fractions to  score more in the GMAT Math section . Terminating decimals means, ½ =0.5 1/8 = 0.125

Best GRE Vocabulary List for 2021 by GT Prep

Cracking GRE without a good verbal score is tough. And it is an open secret that vocabulary is the key to GRE Verbal score. But mastering the vocabulary is quite challenging. Most of the GRE test takers ask where to start and how to learn. So, for beginners, here we have collected a list of the best GRE vocabulary words for 2021 . GRE Vocabulary List 2021 Here are some of the GRE High-Frequency words. 1.      Engender  –  verb  Meaning –  Give rise to, to cause, to produce Usage – Planting more trees can engender a reduction in pollution levels in the city. 2.      Prodigal –  adj Meaning - wastefully extravagant Usage – His prodigal girlfriend made him buy expensive gifts for her. 3.      Anomaly  –  noun Meaning – Something that is not expected / unusual Usage – The current covid pandemic is an anomaly. [Read more: How to Score 160+ in GRE Verbal Reasoning? ] 4.      Lucid  –  adj Meaning – Easy to understand and very clear to understand Usage – His lucid

How to Plan the 30 Minutes for GRE Essay Writing Task?

The GRE analytical writing task is the first part of the GRE examination.  This task assesses the candidate's analytical writing skills as well as his or her ability to think critically. Most students are unsure why analytical writing is crucial on the GRE. It is because the analytical writing section demands the ability to comprehend key situations and complicated ideas, as well as the ability to present ideas creatively in a written style. GRE Analytical Writing has two tasks – “ Analyze an Issue ” and “ Analyze an Argument ”, where both get  30 minutes  each. To master the analytical writing section in GRE here is the plan to utilize 30 minutes perfectly . 1.      Read for 2 minutes: The best practice is to set aside at least 1 minute (maximum 2 minutes) to read the passage thoroughly and comprehend the subject to be addressed. It can help you get ready with your ideas and be less anxious while answering the essay. The argument task needs to be answered by deconstructing the

List of Idioms You Must Know for IELTS Speaking Section

IELTS Speaking Section has a different kind of evaluation when compared to the rest of the sections. Most of the test takers reviewed that the speaking section is the most difficult one to score. To score more in the IELTS Speaking section, here are some of our expert tips along with the list of idioms for the IELTS Speaking section. Top7 idioms for the IELTS Speaking section: Here are the top 7 idioms to use in the speaking section of IELTS. 1.      I Hit the Roof Meaning – To get upset or to get angry Example: Question – What is your favorite hobby as a child? Answer: As a child, my hobby was always drawing. I used to draw animals and cartoons. One day though, my dad accidentally spilled coffee over my drawing.  I hit the roof  but luckily there wasn’t much damage. 2.      To be like a dog with two tails Meaning – It is an expression of happiness. A happy dog will have a wiggling tail that just looks like two tails. Question: What is the best gift you have rece

How to Analyze Infographics on SAT Reading & Writing?

Infographics are incorporated in both SAT Reading and Writing sections. The data graphics on SAT test assess your ability to interpret the data given in infographics and answer the questions. In the SAT Reading section , the ability to interpret the graphical data while SAT Writing section tests the ability to find the relation between graphically represented data and given passage. Here are some tips to analyze infographics on SAT Reading & Writing . SAT Infographics Question types: 1.       Graph data indicates that These kinds of questions are easy to answer. They ask what you understand from the given infographics. The only thing to focus on here is what details the graph is representing. If sufficient time is not spent to understand the graphical representation, that may result in losing points. [Read more: How to Ace SAT Writing Section: 7 Essential Tips ] 2.       Conclude from the graph Just as the above question type, the 'Conclude the graph' type of que