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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| musky | having an odor of or resembling musk |
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