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
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
interdicta Roman Catholic ecclesiastical censure withdrawing most sacraments and Christian burial from a person or district
extrapolationto predict by projecting past experience or known data
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
chaplaina clergyman in charge of a chapel
migrantone that migrates: such as
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
motleyvariegated in color
emanateto come out from a source
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark