GRE Word List

GNOME

maxim

The meaning of the word gnome is maxim.

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WordMeaning
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
carnalrelating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
divaprima donna
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions