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 |
|---|---|
| rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |
| inhibit | to prohibit from doing something |
| avantgarde | group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard |
| sensual | relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly |
| latent | present and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic |
| despise | to look down on with disrespect or aversion |
| bicameral | having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber |
| audit | a formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation |
| coalition | the act of coalescing : union |
| manumit | to release from slavery |