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.

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WordMeaning
politypolitical organization
underhandin a clandestine manner
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
adjurationa solemn oath
herda typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
bulliongold or silver considered as so much metal
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict