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 |
|---|---|
| vitiate | to make faulty or defective : impair |
| flourish | to grow luxuriantly : thrive |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| latent | present and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic |
| centrifuge | a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects |
| flay | to strip off the skin or surface of : skin |
| exact | to call for forcibly or urgently and obtain |
| ward | the action or process of guarding |
| glut | to flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand |
| sledge | sledgehammer |
