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
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
inhibitto prohibit from doing something
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
audita formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
manumitto release from slavery