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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| lull | to cause to sleep or rest : soothe |
| revulsion | a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal |
| weird | of strange or extraordinary character : odd |
| boor | peasant |
| concerted | mutually contrived or agreed on |
| quagmire | soft miry land that shakes or yields under the foot |
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |
| gaunt | excessively thin and angular |