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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espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
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diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal
artificeclever or artful skill : ingenuity
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
blareto sound loud and strident