GRE Word List

GNOME

maxim

The meaning of the word gnome is maxim.

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WordMeaning
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select
warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
sharda piece or fragment of a brittle substance
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on