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
irreverencelack of reverence
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
parquetto furnish with a floor of parquet
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
naivetea naive remark or action
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets