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
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
functionalof, connected with, or being a function
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
marsupialany of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young
epigrama concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation