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
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
impedimentsomething that impedes
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dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits
beseechto beg for urgently or anxiously
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
limpidmarked by transparency (see transparent
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
psychea princess loved by Cupid