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
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
masticateto grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew
reciprocateto give and take mutually
cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
grandiloquenta lofty, extravagantly colorful, pompous, or bombastic style, manner, or quality especially in language
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted