GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) là kì thi dùng để đánh giá chất lượng đầu vào của các thí sinh xin học chương trình cao học về Quản lý và Kinh doanh. Kết quả thi GMAT thường được sử dụng như một trong các chỉ số đánh giá khả năng thành công của thí sinh trong chương trình cao học. Mỗi kỳ thi GMAT đều kiểm tra 3 kỹ năng chính yếu: Ngôn ngữ, Toán, và Viết. Trong đó phần thi Ngôn ngữ kiểm tra các kỹ năng đọc, hiểu; tổng hợp, phân tích, đánh giá các tài liệu văn. | hackneyed adj. commonplace trite Just when you thought neckties were becoming a hackneyed gift item along comes the Grateful Dead collection. Have a nice day has become something of a hackneyed expression. haggard adj. untamed having a worn look The lawn in front of the abandoned house added to its haggard look. He looked as haggard as you would expect a new father of quadruplets to look. Just by looking at her haggard features you can tell she has not slept for many hours. halcyon adj. tranquil happy The old man fondly remembered his halcyon days growing up on the farm. hamper v. interfere with hinder The roadblock hampered their progress but they knew a shortcut. haphazard adj. disorganized random He constantly misplaced important documents because of his haphazard way of running his office. hapless adj. unlucky unfortunate The hapless team could not win a game. harangue n V. a lengthy heartfelt speech to talk or write excitedly We sat patiently and listened to her harangue. When he finally stopped his haranguing I responded calmly. harbor n. V. a place of safety or shelter to give shelter or to protect. We stood at the dock as the ship sailed into the harbor. The peasants were executed for harboring known rebels. The rabbits used the shed as a harbor from the raging storm. Her decision to harbor a known criminal was an unwise one. harmonious adj. having proportionate and orderly parts The challenge for the new conductor was to mold his musicians talents into a harmonious orchestra. haughty adj. proud of oneself and scornful of others The haughty ways she displayed her work turned off her peers. The haughty girl displayed her work as if she were the most prized artist . hedonistic adj. living for pleasure The group was known for its hedonistic rituals. Hot tubs good food and a plethora of leisure time were the hallmarks of this hedonistic society. heed v. obey yield to If the peasant heeds the king s commands she will be able to keep her land. hefty adj. heavy or
