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 |
|---|---|
| penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |
| impair | to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse |
| naivete | a naive remark or action |
| temporize | to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion |
| acrophobia | abnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights |
| encomiastic | one that praises : eulogist |
| swindler | to obtain money or property by fraud or deceit |
| gravity | dignity or sobriety of bearing |
| lot | an object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with |
| exhort | to incite by argument or advice : urge strongly |