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
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
plenitudethe quality or state of being full : completeness
convoketo call together to a meeting
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
plebeiana member of the Roman plebs
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion