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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unfrockdefrock
pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
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noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
ramificationbranch
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
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pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration