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GMAT Word List # GMAT/M52

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Explanation of rampart (verb)
to defend; to shield

Sample of rampart
My favorite towns have to be rampart and necropolis.



   
Explanation of confound (verb)
to lump together, causing confusion; to damn; to amaze; to stun; to confuse

Sample of confound
The problem confounded our ability to solve it.
Confound you, you scoundrel!



   
Explanation of portend (verb)
to be an omen of; to signify; to foretell

Sample of portend
The distant roll of thunder portends of an oncoming storm.



   
Explanation of slander (verb)
to defame; to misrepresent maliciously; to vilify; to malign

Sample of slander
Orville said he'd been slandered, and he asked the court who would-or could- give him his name back.



   
Explanation of traduce (verb)
to defame; to slander

Sample of traduce
His actions traduced his reputation.



   
Explanation of kindle (verb)
to ignite; to arouse; to inspire; to excite

Sample of kindle
Being around children kindled her interest in educational psychology.



   
Explanation of diversify (verb)
to variegate; to make different; to increase the product range of a company; to offer new products

Sample of diversify
In order to increase our market share we have to diversify our product range.



   
Explanation of desecrate (verb)
to profane; to violate the sanctity of; to pollute; to defile

Sample of desecrate
The teenagers' attempt to desecrate the church disturbed the community.



   
Explanation of placate (verb)
to appease; to pacify; to reconcile

Sample of placate
The entire family attempted to placate the stubborn child.
With a soothing voice and the promise of a juicy steak, the trainer placated the escaped lion so that he wouldn't hurt anyone.



   
Explanation of prate (verb)
to talking foolishly; to chatter; to gab; to babble

Sample of prate
It is not uncommon for people to prate when they become nervous about speaking to a superior.



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