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
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
satellitea celestial body orbiting another of larger size
multilingualof, having, or expressed in several languages
pranktrick
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit
remissionthe act or process of remitting
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn