Is High Toefl compensate Low Verbal GRE

[Umed]

Hi,

I am planning for Phd in Environmental /Ecological Economics . I have Gre score of 311 ( V 150, Q 161, AWA  3) and Toefl of 102. Is Low verbal compensate with Toefl  ? Also suggest safest University where can i apply?

[AP]

Typically no, because they don't test the same thing. 

TOEFL examines language proficiency. If you get a very high score, it can be comparable to Cambridge Advanced Exam (though not exactly because CAE tests much more use of language) or IELTS highest scores. 

GRE Verbal, however, evaluates language more in the aspects of reasoning than "level". This is hard because it basically tests if you "reason" like US Americans learn to think in school/college. Needless to say, it's highly problematic. 

If you are applying to a PhD program, I can assure that GRE scores are the least important aspect of your application. (but check with your program).

[Umed]

Thanks for your response.