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
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
anthropomorphicdescribed or thought of as having a human form or human attributes
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
feralof, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
drivelnonsense