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GMAT Word List # GMAT/M13

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Explanation of wily (adjective)
concealing; sly; cunning; deceptive; tricky

Sample of wily
The wily explanation was meant to confuse the investigator.



   
Explanation of neutral (adjective)
impartial; unbiased

Sample of neutral
The mother remained neutral regarding the argument between her two children.



   
Explanation of obfuscate (verb)
to darken; to confuse; to bewilder; to obscure

Sample of obfuscate
The lunar eclipse will obfuscate the light of the sun.



   
Explanation of benefactor (noun)
person who helps others; donor; patron; sponsor

Sample of benefactor
An anonymous benefactor donated USD 10,000 to the children's hospital.



   
Explanation of spendthrift (noun)
person who spends money extravagantly

Sample of spendthrift
The spendthrift bought two new necklaces and three pairs of shoes.



   
Explanation of mendacious (adjective)
not truthful; dishonest; lying; deceptive

Sample of mendacious
The couple was swindled out of their life's savings by the mendacious con men.



   
Explanation of cohesion (noun)
act of holding together; union

Sample of cohesion
The cohesion of the group increased as friendships were formed.
The cohesion of different molecules forms different substances.



   
Explanation of innuendo (noun)
indirect remark; insinuation; suggestion; intimation; hint

Sample of innuendo
The student made an innuendo referring to the professor.
The office was rife with innuendo that a takeover was in the works.



   
Explanation of manifest (verb)
to show clearly; to appear; to prove; to reveal

Sample of manifest
The image should manifest itself as the building when the fog lifts.
When the missing document suddenly manifested, the search for the person that buried it began.



   
Explanation of reprobate (verb)
to condemn; to reject; to denounce

Sample of reprobate
The teacher will reprobate the actions of the delinquent student.
His assertions were reprobated as inappropriate.



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