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
peerlessmatchless
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
balma balsamic (see balsamic
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable
sparseof few and scattered elements
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
carriondead and putrefying flesh
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
errantbehaving wrongly