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 |
|---|---|
| probity | adherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness |
| nihilist | a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless |
| decry | to depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly |
| amend | to put right |
| healthful | beneficial to health of body or mind |
| ecclesiastic | ecclesiastical |
| hew | to cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument |
| natal | native |
| conservatory | a greenhouse for growing or displaying plants |
| anomaly | something different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous |