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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WordMeaning
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
invalidateto make invalid
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
featurethe structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
requiteto make return for : repay