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
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
horticulturalthe science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants
inconsistencyan instance of being inconsistent
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
misogynista person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person
dieto pass from physical life : expire
ebullientboiling