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
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
podiuma low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as
enterprisea project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
pivotalof, relating to, or constituting a pivot
florescencea state or period of flourishing
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
vieto strive for superiority : contend