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 |
|---|---|
| physiological | of or relating to physiology |
| omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
| squabble | a noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters |
| skim | to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance |
| husband | a male partner in a marriage |
| narrative | something that is narrated : story |
| spoonerism | a transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil) |
| distinction | the act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference |
| sovereignty | supreme power especially over a body politic |
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |