GRE Word List

GNOME

maxim

The meaning of the word gnome is maxim.

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WordMeaning
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
rigto fit out with rigging
extolto praise highly : glorify
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste
intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite