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
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
donto put on (an article of clothing)
casualtya military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
astronomicalof or relating to astronomy
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
flightyswift
reparteea quick and witty reply
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