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
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
arsenalan establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment
outlooka place offering a view
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
contrivancea thing contrived