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
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest
maritimeof, relating to, or bordering on the sea
blackballto vote against
filibusteran irregular military adventurer
rallyto muster for a common purpose
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
defileto make unclean or impure: such as