GMAT Words

As a troubleshooter he was often ......... to sort out problems in different area offices.
transmitted
delivered
attached
sent

I don't believe it myself but ......... to the newspapers he is supposed to have exaggerated the firm's profits.
following
regarding
according
concerning

He finds himself in a very difficult situation since you could say he's ......... a rock and a hard place.
against
between
across
over

Eventually they made their minds up and ......... to appoint the outsider to the job.
considered
decided
maintained
took

In ......... to prevent any industrial espionage all employees had to sign a document preventing them from talking about their work.
order
command
requirement
purpose

With a view to providing a better environment for their children the couple decided to move ......... from the city to the countryside.
along
afar
near
away

The boss wants you to explain why there is a discrepancy in the figures and ......... for the sudden drop in profits.
talk
speak
account
decide

The charity is finding it very difficult to continue operating and that's why it's ......... for the government to help.
crying
calling
shouting
hailing

The government are erecting concrete blocks around the Houses of Parliament to ......... the buildings against possible terrorist attacks.
defend
distract
defer
detract

It wasn't really a serious crime but it was pointed out to him that by parking there he was in ......... of a local byelaw.
vindication
virement
visitation
violation