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 |
|---|---|
| warrant | sanction |
| poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
| rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |
| chronic | continuing or occurring again and again for a long time |
| profusion | lavish expenditure : extravagance |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| escapade | a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct |
| junket | trip |
| incompatible | not compatible: such as |
| sham | a trick that deludes : hoax |