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
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
outlawa person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law
beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning