GRE Word List

GNOME

maxim

The meaning of the word gnome is maxim.

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mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
ponderousof very great weight
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
entrepreneurone who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise
zealota zealous person
divestto deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title