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
deviouswandering
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
attentivemindful
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
centaurany of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
determinatehaving defined limits
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)