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
granarya storehouse for threshed grain
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
dominaterule
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
invoketo petition for help or support
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razeto destroy to the ground : demolish