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 |
|---|---|
| blight | a disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers) |
| flay | to strip off the skin or surface of : skin |
| acclivity | an ascending slope (as of a hill) |
| reprobate | an unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| incorrigible | incapable of being corrected or amended: such as |
| astral | of, relating to, or coming from the stars |
| impassive | giving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless |
| spare | not being used |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
