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

WordMeaning
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pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
glamoran exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
compileto compose out of materials from other documents
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
pungentsharply painful