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
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
scotchscottish
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
mashto reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke