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 |
|---|---|
| carnage | the flesh of slain animals or humans |
| doze | to sleep lightly |
| nova | a star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years |
| epitome | a typical or ideal example : embodiment |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| condone | to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless |
| treatise | a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached |
| fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
| immure | to enclose within or as if within walls |
| bound | fastened by or as if by a band : confined |