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
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
loutto bow in respect
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
vernalof, relating to, or occurring in the spring
sleekslick
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
subsidya grant or gift of money: such as
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies