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
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
suturea strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
prosceniumthe stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure