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 |
|---|---|
| swagger | to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner |
| wrench | to move with a violent twist |
| acrimonious | angry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner |
| orator | one who delivers an oration |
| queer | differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd |
| confidant | one to whom secrets are entrusted |
| brood | the young of an animal or a family of young |
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| fell | skin |
| incapacitate | to deprive of capacity or natural power : disable |