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
mingleto bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
extraditionthe 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
conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
bulliongold or silver considered as so much metal
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
aquilinecurving like an eagle's beak
aegisa shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment