subjective
/səbˈdʒɛktɪv/
Group 6Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions GRE
Example in Context
The grading criteria were criticized as overly subjective, with students arguing that identical work received different marks depending on the evaluator.
Synonyms
personalbiasedindividual
Etymology
Thrown under personal feelings — influenced by individual perspectives.
- sub- (Latin) — under
- jectus (Latin) — thrown
Memory Aid
🤢Sounds like “sub jet sick”
Imagine a SUB JET that's so sick it only flies based on your feelings — everything is SUBJECTIVE!
Visual Association
🖌️An artist painting wildly, using only colors that reflect their mood — a subjective masterpiece.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “subjective” mean on the GRE?
subjective (adjective) means “Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions”. The grading criteria were criticized as overly subjective, with students arguing that identical work received different marks depending on the evaluator.
How to remember “subjective” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “subjective” sounds like “sub jet sick”. Imagine a SUB JET that's so sick it only flies based on your feelings — everything is SUBJECTIVE!
What are synonyms for “subjective”?
Common synonyms: personal, biased, individual.