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
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
lionizeto treat as an object of great interest or importance
implicationsomething implied: such as
gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light