GRE Word List
OPTIMUM
most favorable; optimal; N: most favorable condition
The meaning of the word optimum is most favorable; optimal; N: most favorable condition.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| commensurate | equal in extent; of the same size |
| lucid | easily understood; clear; intelligible; N. lucidity |
| conscientious | scrupulous; through and careful; Ex. conscientious worker |
| denotation | meaning; distinguishing by name; V. denote: indicate; refer to directly; mean; CF. connotation |
| dowse | use a divining rod to search for underground water or minerals |
| jingoist | extremely aggressive and militant patriot; warlike chauvinist; N. jingoism: extreme nationalism |
| allude | refer indirectly; N. allusion: indirect reference |
| scaffold | temporary platform for workers (to work at heights above the ground); bracing framework; platform for execution |
| daub | smear (as with paint); cover with something sticky; Ex. daub one's clothes with mud/paint; N: small bit of sticky substance; Ex. a daub of paint |
| repulsion | distaste; disgust; act of driving back; ADJ. repulsive: causing disgust; tending to drive away; V. repel (not `repulse') |