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
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
passiveacted upon by an external agency
broodthe young of an animal or a family of young
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
rabiesan acute virus disease of the nervous system of mammals that is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus) usually transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal and that is characterized typically by increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and eventual paralysis and death when untreated
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism