GRE Word List
ALTRUISTIC
relating to or given to altruism:
The meaning of the word altruistic is relating to or given to altruism:.
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| purport | to have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred) |
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| captious | marked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections |
| maxim | a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct |
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| veracious | truthful |