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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| Word | Meaning |
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| patina | a usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color |
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| rightful | just |
| maternal | of, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly |
| predispose | to dispose in advance |
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| factious | of or relating to faction: such as |