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 |
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| cardinal | a high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college |
| credulity | readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence |
| legislature | a body of persons having the power to legislate |
| steep | lofty |
| ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
| inalienable | incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred |
| paucity | smallness of number : fewness |
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