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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| trite | hackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original |
| inert | lacking the power to move |
| parasite | an organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host |
| obelisk | an upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid |
| shade | comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light |
| bait | to persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks |
| galley | a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as |
| statute | a law enacted by the legislative branch of a government |
| falter | to walk unsteadily : stumble |
| nubile | of marriageable condition or age |