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
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
portlydignified
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
indicativeserving to indicate
crassgross
dinghya small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat
suckleto give milk to from the breast or udder
conducivetending to promote or assist