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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| retort | to pay or hurl back : return |
| duress | forcible restraint or restriction |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| unassuaged | not quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged |
| poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
| jumble | to move in a confused or disordered manner |
| bicker | petulant quarreling : altercation |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |