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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affinityrelationship by marriage
retrenchcut down
retortto pay or hurl back : return
onusburden
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pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination