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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ulterior | going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper |
| proscribe | to publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state |
| bicker | petulant quarreling : altercation |
| contrive | devise |
| rotundity | marked by roundness : rounded |
| chronic | continuing or occurring again and again for a long time |
| aspirant | one who aspires |
| postmortem | done, occurring, or collected after death |
| pantomime | pantomimist |
| brazen | made of brass |