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
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
intersticea space that intervenes between things
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
plumagethe feathers of a bird
grategrating
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
commemorativeintended as a commemoration