GRE Word List
OPTIMUM
the amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
The meaning of the word optimum is the amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| extant | currently or actually existing |
| missile | capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object |
| skirmish | a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| recluse | marked by withdrawal from society : solitary |
| spoonerism | a transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil) |
| lustrous | reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle |
| providence | divine guidance or care |
| missive | a written communication : letter |
| blanch | to take the color out of |