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 |
|---|---|
| catapult | an ancient military device for hurling missiles |
| superannuated | outmoded |
| sunder | to break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space |
| token | a piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| delusion | something that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| palliate | to reduce the violence of (a disease) |
| migrant | one that migrates: such as |
| diva | prima donna |