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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malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
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teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
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exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
dementedmad
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved