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

WordMeaning
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
exploitdeed
douseto plunge into water
consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
precipitousprecipitate