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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| effective | producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect |
| ford | a shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading |
| institutionalize | to make into an institution : give character of an institution to |
| pseudonym | a fictitious name |
| query | question |
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |
| stringent | tight |
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |
| ominous | being or exhibiting an omen : portentous |