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

WordMeaning
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
millenniumthe thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
maladya disease or disorder of the animal body
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
relapsethe act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding