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
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
furrowa trench in the earth made by a plow
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance