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 |
|---|---|
| prerogative | an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as |
| ecclesiastic | ecclesiastical |
| unseemly | not seemly: such as |
| jetsam | the part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore |
| verdant | green in tint or color |
| thrive | to grow vigorously : flourish |
| troth | loyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity |
| fickle | marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness |
| calorific | caloric |
| loath | unwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant |