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 |
|---|---|
| paraphernalia | the separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life |
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
| plane | airplane |
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| celestial | of, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity |
| vision | the act or power of seeing : sight |
| decapitate | to cut off the head of : behead |
| parity | the quality or state of being equal or equivalent |
| prelate | an ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank |
| methodical | arranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order |