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 |
|---|---|
| vagabond | a person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home : one leading a vagabond life |
| amenities | something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment |
| dutiful | filled with or motivated by a sense of duty |
| scheme | a plan or program of action |
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| tremor | a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease |
| commemorate | to call to remembrance |
| implicate | to bring into intimate or incriminating connection |
| prowess | distinguished bravery |
| damn | to condemn to a punishment or fate |