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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shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
palatialof, relating to, or being a palace
comestibleedible
annexto attach as a quality, consequence, or condition
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
ensconceshelter
apprehendarrest