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
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
planeairplane
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
celestialof, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order