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
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
witherto become dry and sapless
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
nonsensewords or language having no meaning or conveying no intelligible ideas
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
indemnifyto secure against hurt, loss, or damage
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
despota ruler with absolute power and authority