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
circuita usually circular line encompassing an area
unregeneratenot regenerate
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
metallurgicalthe science and technology of metals
blanchto take the color out of
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
defalcatededuct
drudgeto do hard, menial, or monotonous work
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile