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
outragean act of violence or brutality
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue
omnipotentalmighty
scintillaspark
imprecationcurse
farcestuff
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort