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
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
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antidotea remedy to counteract the effects of poison
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances
decipherdecode
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