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GMAT Word List # GMAT/M44

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Explanation of flout (verb)
to mock; to jeer; to show disdain for

Sample of flout
Do not flout an opponent if you believe in fair play.


   
Explanation of precipitate (verb)
to cause to happen; to hasten; to urge

Sample of precipitate
A rude comment may precipitate an argument.


   
Explanation of enhance (verb)
to improve; to compliment; to intensify; to increase; to raise the value of

Sample of enhance
The new fuel enhanced the performance of the rocket's engines.


   
Explanation of exhume (verb)
to unearth; to reveal

Sample of exhume
The scientists exhumed the body from the grave to test the body's DNA.
The next episode will exhume the real betrayer.


   
Explanation of augment (verb)
to increase; add to; to make larger; to enhance; to multiply

Sample of augment
They needed more soup so they augmented the recipe.
They were able to augment their savings over a period of time.


   
Explanation of surpass (verb)
to go beyond; to excel; to exceed

Sample of surpass
After recovering from a serious illness, the boy surpassed the doctor's expectations by leaving the hospital two days early.


   
Explanation of initiate (verb)
to begin; to admit into a group; to start; to bring about; to commence

Sample of initiate
He initiated the dinner discussion by asking his father to borrow the car.


   
Explanation of rant (verb)
to speak in a loud, pompous manner; to rave

Sample of rant
He disputed the bill with the shipper, ranting that he was dealing with thieves.


   
Explanation of fathom (verb)
to understand; to get to the bottom of; to measure the depth of

Sample of fathom
It was difficult to fathom the reason for closing the institution.


   
Explanation of disdain (verb)
to look down upon; to scorn; to contempt

Sample of disdain
She disdains the very ground you walk upon.


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