Decline
verbGMATEasy
Definition
to politely refuse or decrease
Example Usage
"Sales declined last quarter."
Synonyms
refuserejectdecreasedrop
Antonyms
acceptincrease
Tags
#gmat#common#verb#gmat#easy
How to Use "Decline"
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Context
This word is commonly used in GMAT contexts. It's a easy level word.
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In Writing
Use "Decline" to make your writing more precise. It works well in formal and academic contexts.
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Remember
Associate "Decline" with its synonyms: refuse, reject, decrease. This helps with recall.
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