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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nadir | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer |
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| herpetologist | a branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians |
| mandate | an authoritative command |
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| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| volley | the flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground |
| appraise | to set a value on : to estimate the amount of |