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 |
|---|---|
| apprise | to give notice to : tell |
| lax | loose |
| clique | a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons |
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |
| tendentious | marked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased |
| ignite | to set afire |
| vendetta | blood feud |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| covenant | a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact |
| quandary | a state of perplexity or doubt |