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 |
|---|---|
| totem | an object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry |
| incident | an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening |
| memento | something that serves to warn or remind |
| doldrums | a spell of listlessness or despondency |
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| temporal | of or relating to time as opposed to eternity |
| cardinal | a high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college |
| halcyon | characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden |
| disperse | to cause to break up (see break up |
| purported | reputed |