MUST LEARN WORDS for CAT, GMAT-(DAILY UPDATED)

Give examples of some disputes between the United States and other countries that have been settled by arbitration. Garner, James Wilford

But couples who have fallen out of love find novel ways to split - including multiple annulments. BBC (Jun 11, 2011)

Even the best human brain is not very good at spotting large-scale trends, mainly because we're extremely biased towards outlier events. BusinessWeek (Dec 8, 2011)

He is well known for the disagreeable propensity he has for beating his servants. Various

There is no more money for parochial school tuition. New York Times (Nov 18, 2011)

North Korea worries about the U.S. interfering in the regime change there. Scientific American (Dec 21, 2011)

After a little delay, the conciliation between the two points of view was completed in his mind. Barine, Arvede

The government said yesterday that Japan will expand funds for currency intervention in its fourth supplementary budget for the current fiscal year.

But almost all the Bulldogs' hard work on offense in the first half was negated by Mathieu's first big play. Seattle Times (Dec 4, 2011)

“Mr. Mehanna had plans; his intent was to cause harm.”

He was also charged with conspiracy to kill in a foreign country and lying to law enforcement officers.

He was plainly worried, and Carver correctly construed his warning as an appeal for advice and assistance. Beecham, John Charles

It was painted”—he paused for emphasis—“600 years B.C.” Blackwood, Algernon

That challenges the notion that chemotherapy is the driving force behind mental changes in breast cancer survivors, researchers said.

Failure to do so may result in legal action, including seizure and injunction, or criminal prosecution. Washington Post (Dec 6, 2011)

The Kings fired Terry Murray last week and John Stevens has served as interim coach. Seattle Times (Dec 19, 2011)

He turned out to be a man of good understanding, observing and clever, although a little exaggerated in his analyses, and sufficiently severe. Palacio Vald?s, Armando

Each evening is packed with a plethora of shows presented by innumerable groups, ranging in size from medium to small scale.

Alcoholic drinks in moderation, I do not believe have any deleterious effect on health. Warfield, Louis Marshall

Mr. Gilani, usually a soft-spoken politician, complained Thursday that “conspiracies are being hatched to pack up the elected government.” New York Times (Dec 23, 2011)

Parliament yesterday approved a judicial overhaul that will oust Supreme Court Chief Justice Andras Baka.

Back in the spring I spent at least 100 happy hours slinging spells and making new Internet friends as I explored Rift’s fantasy kingdom. New York Times (Dec 24, 2011)

“I don’t have an ending,” he whispered apologetically, keeping his voice down so as not to disturb the old ladies who were still writing.

With eager steps he passed through his own quarters, and hurried down the long panelled corridor in which the boys' studies were situated. Hay, Ian

She awaited his return in the highest spirits, thinking that now, at last, by one brilliant coup her troubles would be ended. Haynes, Henrietta

The British Foreign Office said it was outraged by the incursion into embassy.

Although Hollywood is loath to relinquish marketing costs, it’s generally acknowledged that Prints & Advertising budgets can regularly swell to over half a film’s production cost. BusinessWeek (Dec 9, 2011)

By flooding the banking system with cheap money, policy makers are attempting to stave off a looming credit crunch by encouraging banks to maintain lending.

In its aftermath, he continued toggling between stage and screen roles, in the United States and abroad. New York Times (Dec 22, 2011)

“But in California, it seems more often than not that gaming revenue is the precipitating factor.” New York Times (Dec 13, 2011)

Had somebody identified the pandemic virus in pigs before the outbreak, nobody would have been jumping up and down. Nature (Dec 7, 2011)

New York-based Human Rights Watch accused Syrian military and intelligence officials last week of giving both “direct and standing orders to use lethal force.”

The appeals court pointed to Supreme Court rulings that call on judges to excise an unconstitutional provision whenever possible. BusinessWeek (Nov 4, 2011)

The health insurance industry also wanted the expenses health plans incur to ferret out health care fraud to be included in medical care costs. New York Times (Dec 13, 2011)

Good spirits are contagious: every one feels better for having a neighbour always in a good humour. Blanchan, Neltje

Exposure to high-level radioactive waste can be lethal, and the material needs to be isolated for at least thousands of years while its radioactivity dissipates. Washington Post (Dec 18, 2011)

As with many commercial food products, the eggs used in the contaminated cookie dough were pasteurized, a process that kills pathogens. New York Times (Dec 13, 2011)

Mohammed, who did not want his last name used for fear of reprisal, said he witnessed many killings at the sprawling site.

By flooding the banking system with cheap money, policy makers are attempting to stave off a looming credit crunch by encouraging banks to maintain lending.

Panetta said Washington was ready to help Libya's transition, including securing weaponry proliferating in the country and building professional security forces.

It proved to be written in cipher, but Mr. Thrasher declared himself ignorant alike of its contents and its author. Various

Earlier this year, I wrote about three such "miracle schools" lauded by U.S. Washington Post (Dec 9, 2011)

About 20 countries including Greece, Canada and Russia, Turkey’s second- biggest trading partner behind Germany, recognize the events as genocide.

South Korea’s drills this week involved aircraft, rocket launchers, artillery and naval destroyers. New York Times (Nov 24, 2011)

The simple question then remains: Is the word rack, as elsewhere used by Shakspeare and his contemporaries, logically applicable there? Various

And the conductor, looking about him to see that no more passengers were within earshot, answered, 'Eccentrics—two hours anyway.' Ashe, Elizabeth

The flooding washed away interstate highway lanes, swamped rail lines, flooded farmland and forced thousands of people from their homes.

Friendly words were spoken, and tracts given to persons standing at their doors. Weylland, John Matthias

“I’m sure people are working on it,” he told Kirsten, showing her an obscure Wikipedia entry he had found on the subject one night. New York Times (Dec 26, 2011)

Western experts say tightening sanctions, technical hurdles and possible cyber sabotage have slowed Iran's atomic advances.

Looking at depictions in popular culture, he found only jokey curios: B movies with titles like “The Legend of Boggy Creek.” New York Times (Nov 5, 2011)

Gutierrez, who opposes the tariffs, said he’s concerned Chinese manufacturers may retaliate against U.S. companies, including his, by stopping purchases.

An office building in the eastern suburb of New Brighton was damaged, and staff were safely evacuated, police said yesterday.

“You learn the nuances and ignore some numbers,” said James Jones, who is in his 12th year as the Yale men’s basketball coach. New York Times (Dec 24, 2011)

According to church rules, a man could bequeath his personal property subject to certain family rights. Reilly, S. A.

The serious riots which took place in many parts of Great Britain, even London, made the aristocracy consider all opportunities of addressing the people dangerous. Holland, Frederic May

He pluckily groped his way forward again, crawling slowly by the area railings. Blackwood, Algernon

Southern California fans are downright enraged - yet again - by seeing another program they believe committed worse crimes than the Trojans receive lesser penalties. Seattle Times (Dec 21, 2011)

Wen and Noda also agreed on seeking an early restart of the six-party nuclear disarmament talks that North Korea abandoned.

President John F. Kennedy’s popularity rose after he acknowledged policy errors in the failed Bay of Pigs invasion in Cuba.

His lawyer says Hand never wanted to hurt anyone and was entrapped by authorities. Washington Post (Oct 7, 2011)

Brigadier General Fisher was hit three times by grape-shot, which caused contusions only, and his horse was killed under him. Willyams, Cooper

Jimmy left school at 14 and during World War II was conscripted to work in British coal mines. New York Times (Nov 3, 2011)

Some of his paintings now show hollow-eyed North Korean girls and smiling, homeless children, known in the North as "fluttering swallows," surrounding Kim.

Missing posters were put up; the coffee shop closed its doors, and missing persons investigators checked the morgues and homeless shelters looking for Mr. Rubin. New York Times (Dec 23, 2011)

As it turns out, George is on a movie set, speaking in character as a hero refusing to reveal information to his captors. Slate (Dec 1, 2011)

Sometimes the poor thing goes to bed bruised and supperless. Palacio Vald?s, Armando

Military Commissions Act passed by Congress stripped the federal courts of jurisdiction over any allegations by foreigners of detention, treatment, or conditions of confinement.

The artists arrived at a professional truce after Ms. Jones made peace with Mr. Ginzel’s having fathered a son while she was away in Rome. New York Times (Dec 17, 2011)

Organizations must prepare for this continued regulatory assault as elected officials hope the passage of more regulations will result in their reelection. Forbes (Dec 26, 2011)

Aging skin is thin and prone to tearing and bruising, so err on the side of very gentle. Seattle Times (Dec 20, 2011)

China says invading Japanese troops slaughtered 300,000 men, women and children in Nanjing, then known as Nanking.

When the housemaid had departed, he sat up in bed as completely as splints and bandages would permit, and prepared for breakfast. Hay, Ian

Stopping the Ravens has become frustrating because they do so many things well. Washington Post (Dec 17, 2011)

A five-story crane continuously plucking at 30 tons of salvaged clothing. New York Times (Dec 22, 2011)

Mr. Zardari also had complained of "left arm numbness and twitching," it said.

Jimmy left school at 14 and during World War II was conscripted to work in British coal mines. New York Times (Nov 3, 2011)

Young women may wonder why, but the young man who still remembers the agony of his first formal call will not. Hay, Ian

There was no feeling in his feet, and his hands were too numbed to button his ragged coat, which had fallen open. Bindloss, Harold

My being forced into a humble, but not ignoble, occupation could never have made this difference in her. Onions, Oliver [pseud.]