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 |
|---|---|
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |
| persist | to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| garish | clothed in vivid colors |
| pert | saucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured |
| perjury | the voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing |
| artless | lacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured |
| roster | a roll or list of personnel |
| resourceful | able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means |