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 |
|---|---|
| equipoise | a state of equilibrium |
| saunter | to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll |
| misogamy | a hatred of marriage |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| ultimate | last in a progression or series : final |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| animated | endowed with life or the qualities of life : alive |
| peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |
| figure | a number symbol : numeral |
| apocryphal | of doubtful authenticity : spurious |