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 |
|---|---|
| mingle | to bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix |
| prognosis | the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| conjure | to charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly |
| bullion | gold or silver considered as so much metal |
| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
| fraudulent | characterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful |
| aquiline | curving like an eagle's beak |
| aegis | a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena |
| indiscriminate | not marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment |