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
appriseto give notice to : tell
laxloose
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
igniteto set afire
vendettablood feud
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt