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
degradationthe act or process of degrading
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
unerringlycommitting no error : faultless
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
gapeto open the mouth wide
hideto put out of sight : secrete
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling