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
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
preyan animal taken by a predator as food
tureena deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served
suckleto give milk to from the breast or udder
centurionan officer commanding a Roman century
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
claviclea bone of the shoulder girdle typically serving to link the scapula and sternum