GRE Word List

GNOME

maxim

The meaning of the word gnome is maxim.

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WordMeaning
supinelying on the back or with the face upward
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
ventralof or relating to the belly : abdominal
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
paradigmexample
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule