“Cannot be determined by the information given” Michael drives x miles due north at arrives at Point A. He then heads due east for y miles. Finally, he drives z miles a straight line towards is starting point. If x, y, and z are integers, then how many miles did Michael drive if the shortest [...]
Revised GRE Math and Verbal Videos Set #18
Here’s another set of video explanations (one math, one verbal) of practice problems found in ETS’s Paper-based Practice Test for the Revised GRE, a PDF released by the test-makers themselves. You can find the whole set of explanations for every practice problem here. Enjoy! Math: Section 5, Question #18 on page 78 that begins: “How many of the [...]
GRE Vocabulary: Around the Globe in Five Words
English is truly the global mutt of languages. Indeed, centuries of colonization and commerce has had the curious effect of both making English the global language and swelling the pages of English dictionaries with such loanwords as sauna and safari. (Sauna comes by way of Finland; safari comes via African-rooted Arabic and, somewhat inexplicably, means [...]
Sentence Equivalence: Practice Question of the Week #36 Answer
Here’s the answer to yesterday’s practice question, thanks for sending in your answers! Special kudos to madhan_2005 for writing up a great explanation in the comments as well Directions: select exactly two words that best complete the sentence and produce sentences that are alike in meaning. Exposure to sustained noise almost certainly impairs blood pressure regulation in human beings, [...]
Georgi’s GRE Experience: Advice to International Students
Here’s a student story submitted by one of our readers, Georgi. The Magoosh team is constantly harping on about “vocabulary in context“, and Georgi validates us– he warns against memorizing thousands of obscure words, since they won’t help you on exam day! If you’re also a non-native speaker of English, you may sympathize with his [...]
GRE Exponents: Practice Question Set
Each of the math questions below is directly inspired by a question in the on-line Revised GRE test. I’ve provided an easier version of the question (#1) and a more difficult version of the question (#2). My recommendation is to try the easier version first. Then, if you answer it correctly, click on the link, [...]
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[Guest Post] How to Get Started on Your Personal Statement with One Easy Technique
A new guest post from our friends at Accepted.com, enjoy! Okay, you’ve calmed down after your initial essay-writing anxiety, and you still don’t know where to begin. How do you capture your whole life in the meager number of characters allotted? Whether you’re feeling stuck or feeling overwhelmed by all the ideas bouncing around in [...]
GRE Math: Inequalities
The inequality sign is far more intimidating than it need be. In many cases, just think of the inequality sign as an equal sign. Which case that is will be described below – along with the instance in which you have to switch the sign. But with a little bit of practice, inequality should be [...]
Sentence Equivalence: Practice Question of the Week #36
This week’s question is Sentence Equivalence, so select exactly two words that best complete the sentence and produce sentences that are alike in meaning. Good luck, we’ll be posting the answer tomorrow! Exposure to sustained noise almost certainly impairs blood pressure regulation in human beings, but to the frustration of many patients, some researchers have obtained results that [...]
Revised GRE Math and Verbal Videos Set #17
Here’s another set of video explanations (one math, one verbal) of practice problems found in ETS’s Paper-based Practice Test for the Revised GRE, a PDF released by the test-makers themselves. You can find the whole set of explanations for every practice problem here. Enjoy! Math: Section 5, Question #17 on page 78 that begins: “The two corporate sectors [...]
