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
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
jesta joking or mocking remark
consortassociate
necromancyconjuration (see conjure
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
preternaturalexisting outside of nature
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
dossiera file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely