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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imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
gentilitythe condition of belonging to the gentry
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
ramificationbranch
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy