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
insurrectionan act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government
gambolto skip about in play : frisk
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
verdantgreen in tint or color
addressto mark directions for delivery on