Exam: GMAT (Verbal)

Definition: To give permission or approval for something to happen.

Example: The manager will authorise the budget for the new project.

Definition: To change a process so that it operates automatically without human intervention.

Example: The factory decided to automate its production line to save time and reduce errors.

Definition: To make a process or system operate automatically, often using technology to perform tasks without human intervention.

Example: The company decided to automate its production line to increase efficiency.

Definition: A person who receives property from another person for a specific purpose, usually to keep it safe or to take care of it until it is returned.

Example: The bailee is responsible for taking care of the borrowed equipment until it is returned to the owner.

Definition: The act of giving goods or personal property to someone else to keep safe or to use, with the understanding that it will be returned later.

Example: The bailment of the car allowed me to borrow it for the weekend while my own was in the shop.

Definition: The act of starting many lawsuits, often without good reason, or the illegal buying and selling of positions in government or church.

Example: The lawyer was accused of barratry for encouraging clients to file unnecessary lawsuits.

Definition: A type of lawyer in the UK who represents clients in higher courts and can argue cases in front of a judge.

Example: The barrister presented a strong case in court.

Definition: A state or quality of expecting prices to fall, especially in the context of financial markets.

Example: The bearishness in the stock market led many investors to sell their shares.

Definition: A person or thing that leads or indicates trends or future developments.

Example: The new technology is seen as a bellwether for the future of the industry.

Definition: To receive an advantage or profit from something.

Example: You will benefit from her good example.

Definition: Something that provides an advantage or helps improve a situation; it can also refer to a payment or service provided to someone, often related to work or insurance.

Example: The new policy will provide many benefits to employees, including health insurance and paid time off.

Definition: To provide an advantage or improvement to someone or something.

Example: The new policy will benefit all employees by providing better health insurance.

Definition: A person who cheats or tricks others, often in a dishonest way.

Example: The con artist was known as a bilk, always finding new ways to deceive people.

Definition: To cheat or trick someone out of money or something valuable.

Example: The con artist tried to bilk the elderly couple out of their savings.