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
lexicographeran author or editor of a dictionary
muralof, relating to, or resembling a wall
warrantsanction
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
migrantone that migrates: such as
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity