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
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
nutritiousnourishing
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
vendorone that vends : seller
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
implodeto burst inward
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation