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
beseechto beg for urgently or anxiously
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
sapthe fluid part of a plant
palettea thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion