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
renegeto go back on a promise or commitment
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
conundruman intricate and difficult problem
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
depleteto empty of a principal substance
mountebanka person who sells quack medicines from a platform
dieto pass from physical life : expire