GRE Word List

GNOME

maxim

The meaning of the word gnome is maxim.

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WordMeaning
connivancethe act of conniving
inundateoverwhelm
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
vieto strive for superiority : contend
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
raveto talk irrationally in or as if in delirium
gustythe sensation of taste
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
modulateto tune to a key or pitch