Contrast Signal
GRE glossary · Verbal Reasoning
Definition
A word such as although, yet, or however that reverses the expected direction of a sentence.
Contrast Signal in plain English
Treat words like although, yet, and however as directional commands. They tell you that the idea after the signal will oppose or qualify the expectation created before it.
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