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
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
appurtenancesaccessory objects
averto declare positively
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
ironicrelating to, containing, or constituting irony
polarof or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it
prepossessingcreating prejudice
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable