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 |
|---|---|
| arid | excessively dry |
| expound | to set forth : state |
| dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
| nebulous | of, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular |
| dominate | rule |
| pedestrian | commonplace |
| colloquy | conversation |
| assuage | to lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease |
| expletive | a syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense |
| infiltrate | to enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes |