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
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way
propsomething that props or sustains : support
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
spatefreshet
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
totterto move unsteadily : stagger
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds