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
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
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decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds
materialisma theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter
philologythe study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature
descryto catch sight of
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mentora friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger