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
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
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pseudonyma fictitious name
queryquestion
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
stringenttight
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