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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severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
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seasonalof, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season
bovineof, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech
tracta system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
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defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel