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
marsupialany of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
incoherentlacking coherence: such as
transpireto take place : go on
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
figmentsomething made up or contrived
outlawa person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal