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
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
paltryinferior
lucremonetary gain : profit
caldrona large kettle or boiler
douseto plunge into water
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found
omnipresentpresent in all places at all times
overtopen to view : manifest
postmortemdone, occurring, or collected after death