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
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
symbiosisthe living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
crinkleto form many short bends or ripples
paragona model of excellence or perfection
pento shut in or as if in a pen
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
skiffany of various small boats