maverick

nounCommon GRE wordMore M words

an independent-minded person who refuses to conform

In a sentence

Maverick in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing maverick in a sentence.

A maverick in his field, he ignored the prevailing theories and forged his own.

Synonyms

nonconformistindividualistdissenterrebel

Antonyms

conformisttraditionalist

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disturbing and horrifying because concerned with death

a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority, or a heavy spiked club used as a weapon

to soften or break down by soaking in liquid

a scheming or crafty plot intended to do harm

a violent whirlpool or scene of turbulent disorder

having or showing great authority and command

the quality of being generous, noble-minded, and forgiving, especially toward rivals or enemies

generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or weaker party

Common questions

Maverick (noun) means an independent-minded person who refuses to conform

Here is maverick used in an example sentence: "A maverick in his field, he ignored the prevailing theories and forged his own."

Common synonyms for maverick include nonconformist, individualist, dissenter, rebel.

Antonyms of maverick include conformist, traditionalist.

Maverick is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.