Give the SYNONYM for the following word. CRITERION
Question and options
Give the SYNONYM for the following word.
CRITERION
CRITERION
- Contend
- Yardstick
- Demand
- Willful
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Yardstick
A criterion is a standard by which something is judged or measured, which is what a yardstick is. 'Contend' means to argue or compete, 'demand' is an insistent request, and 'willful' means deliberate or obstinate.
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