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
vicariousexperienced or realized through imaginative or sympathetic participation in the experience of another
nauseaa stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
servitudea condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life
brawlto quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot