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
wreakbring about
lustusually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness
pluckto pull or pick off or out
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception