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

WordMeaning
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
shuffleto mix in a mass confusedly : jumble
regicidea person who kills a king
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
dodderingfeeble
crinkleto form many short bends or ripples
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
gossamera film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure