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 |
|---|---|
| veto | an authoritative prohibition : interdiction |
| eulogistic | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| legacy | a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest |
| maritime | of, relating to, or bordering on the sea |
| blackball | to vote against |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| rally | to muster for a common purpose |
| concise | marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| defile | to make unclean or impure: such as |