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 |
|---|---|
| petty | having secondary rank or importance : minor |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| momentum | a property (see property |
| awry | off the correct or expected course : amiss |
| tepid | moderately warm : lukewarm |
| docket | a brief written summary of a document : abstract |
| dislodge | to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage |
| tickle | to touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements |
| abstract | disassociated from any specific instance |