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.

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WordMeaning
apothecaryone who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
virtuosoone who excels in the technique of an art
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
stygianof or relating to the river Styx