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
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
psychiatrista medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychiatry
turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
imponderablenot ponderable : incapable of being weighed or evaluated with exactness
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
meteoricof or relating to a meteor
indicativeserving to indicate
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm