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 |
|---|---|
| obligatory | binding in law or conscience |
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| cede | to yield or grant typically by treaty |
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