Exam: GMAT (Verbal)

Definition: Coming to an end or able to end something.

Example: The project has a terminate phase where all activities are concluded.

Definition: To come to an end or stop; to finish or conclude something.

Example: The meeting will terminate at 5 PM.

Definition: To bring something to an end or stop it from continuing.

Example: The company decided to terminate the project due to lack of funding.

Definition: The behavior of being overly flattering or submissive to someone in power, often to gain favor or advantage.

Example: His toadyism was evident as he constantly praised the boss, hoping for a promotion.

Definition: A financial arrangement where people invest money together, and the money is paid out to the last surviving member or members after others have died.

Example: The tontine was designed to provide financial support to the last surviving participant.

Definition: A wrongful act that causes harm or injury to someone, which is not related to a contract, and for which the injured person can seek compensation through a lawsuit.

Example: The company was sued for a tort after their product caused injury to a customer.

Definition: Relating to wrongful acts that cause harm or injury to someone, for which a legal remedy may be sought.

Example: The lawyer specialized in tortious claims against negligent companies.

Definition: In a way that relates to a wrongful act or injury that causes harm to someone, typically in a legal context.

Example: The company acted tortiously by ignoring safety regulations, leading to the accident.

Definition: A part or portion of something, often used in finance to refer to a specific segment of a larger investment or security that has different characteristics, such as risk or maturity.

Example: The investment was divided into several tranches to appeal to different types of investors.

Definition: The quality of being able to see through something, or the openness and clarity of information.

Example: The company values transparency in its operations and communications with customers.

Definition: A person or organization that is given the responsibility to manage someone else's property or money for their benefit.

Example: She was appointed as a trustee to oversee the charity's funds.

Definition: A person or organization that is given the responsibility to manage and protect property or funds for someone else.

Example: The trustee was responsible for overseeing the distribution of the estate according to the will.

Definition: A person or organization that is given the responsibility to manage someone else's property or money for their benefit.

Example: The charity appointed a trustee to oversee the funds.

Definition: Referring to an amount that has not yet been gradually reduced or paid off over time.

Example: The company reported a significant amount of unamortized expenses on its balance sheet.