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 |
|---|---|
| mishap | an unfortunate accident |
| periphery | the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve |
| defile | to make unclean or impure: such as |
| girth | a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back |
| depreciate | to lower in honor or esteem |
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
| constraint | the act of constraining |
| magnanimity | the quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity |
| disfigure | to impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |