GRE Word List

MAXIM

a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct

The meaning of the word maxim is a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct.

Random words

WordMeaning
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
antediluvianof or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible
enraptureto fill with delight
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
carriondead and putrefying flesh
shama trick that deludes : hoax
myriadten thousand
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties