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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conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
plumbera dealer or worker in lead
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
bulwarka solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart
siblingsib
ingenioushaving or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving
banka mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as
suppliantsupplicant
sustainto give support or relief to