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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |
| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
| culpable | meriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful |
| scotch | scottish |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| enfranchise | to set free (as from slavery) |
| heinous | hatefully or shockingly evil : abominable |
| bridle | the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit |
| mash | to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure |
| instigate | to goad or urge forward : provoke |