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
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
beleaguerbesiege
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
purgatoryan intermediate state after death for expiatory purification
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim