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
wantonmerciless
briman upper or outer margin : verge
rallyto muster for a common purpose
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
pterodactylany of various pterosaurs (suborder Pterodactyloidea) of the Late Jurassic and Cretaceous having a rudimentary tail and a beak with reduced dentition
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
wanderluststrong longing for or impulse toward wandering
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands