GRE Word List

CRITERIA

a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based

The meaning of the word criteria is a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based.

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efficacythe power to produce an effect
maroona dark red
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hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
expertisethe skill of an expert
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes