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 |
|---|---|
| parody | a literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule |
| bastard | a child born to parents who are not married to each other |
| bemoan | to express deep grief or distress over |
| thermal | of, relating to, or caused by heat |
| rescind | to take away : remove |
| incommodious | not commodious : inconvenient |
| jocular | said or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful |
| gingerly | very cautious or careful |
| propriety | the quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness |
| sophist | philosopher |