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
catapultan ancient military device for hurling missiles
superannuatedoutmoded
sunderto break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
delusionsomething that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
palliateto reduce the violence of (a disease)
migrantone that migrates: such as
divaprima donna