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
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
rotethe use of memory usually with little intelligence
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
bestowto put to use : apply
attestto affirm to be true or genuine
tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
misanthropea person who hates or distrusts humankind