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

WordMeaning
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
bacchanaliaa Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry
spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space
acknowledgeto recognize the rights, authority, or status of
tactileperceptible by touch : tangible
maneuvera military or naval movement
repressto check by or as if by pressure : curb
boorpeasant