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Exam: GMAT (Verbal)

gambit

IPA: //ˈɡæmbɪt//

KK: /ˈɡæmbɪt/

noun

Definition: A strategy or plan, often used at the beginning of a situation, that involves making a sacrifice or taking a risk to gain an advantage.

Example: His opening gambit in the negotiation surprised everyone at the table.

generalship

IPA: /ˈdʒɛn.ə.rəl.ʃɪp/

KK: /ˈdʒɛnərəlˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The ability to lead and manage military operations effectively, especially in a war.

Example: His generalship was praised for its strategic brilliance during the battle.

geoeconomics

IPA: /ˌdʒiːoʊɪˈkɒnəmɪks/

KK: /dʒiːoʊɪˈkɒnəmɪks/

noun

Definition: The study of how economic and political factors interact on a global scale, affecting countries and their relationships with each other.

Example: Geoeconomics plays a crucial role in shaping international trade policies.

government

IPA: /ˈɡʌvənmənt/

KK: /ˈgʌvərnmənt/

noun

Definition: A group of people or a system that makes decisions and rules for a country or organization.

Example: The government announced new policies to improve education.

grantor

IPA: /ˈɡræn.tɔːr/

KK: /ˈɡræn.tɔːr/

noun

Definition: A person or entity that gives or transfers something, often in a legal context, such as property or rights.

Example: The grantor signed the document to transfer ownership of the land.

grantsmanship

IPA: /ˈɡrænts.mən.ʃɪp/

KK: /ˈgræntsˌmənʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The skill or ability to successfully secure funding or grants from organizations or government bodies.

Example: Her grantsmanship helped the nonprofit secure several important funding sources this year.

gravamen

IPA: /ɡrəˈveɪmən/

KK: /grəˈveɪmən/

noun

Definition: The most important or serious part of a complaint or accusation, especially in legal contexts.

Example: The gravamen of her lawsuit was that the company had failed to provide a safe working environment.

greenbackism

IPA: //ˈɡriːnˌbækɪzəm//

KK: /ˈɡrinˌbækˌɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The ideas and beliefs associated with the Greenback party, which advocated for the use of paper money to help the economy.

Example: Greenbackism played a significant role in the economic debates of the late 19th century.

greenmail

IPA: //ˈɡriːnˌmeɪl//

KK: /ˈɡriːnˌmeɪl/

noun

Definition: The act of purchasing a large amount of a company's shares to create a threat of takeover, then selling those shares back to the company for a higher price than what they are worth.

Example: The investor engaged in greenmail to profit from the company's fear of a takeover.

greenmailer

IPA: /ˈɡriːnˌmeɪlər/

KK: /ˈɡrinˌmeɪlər/

noun

Definition: A person who uses threats of a hostile takeover to force a company to buy back their shares at a premium price.

Example: The greenmailer pressured the company into buying back its shares to avoid a takeover.

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