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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indecision | a wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution |
| sedentary | not migratory : settled |
| supposititious | fraudulently substituted : spurious |
| unguent | a soothing or healing salve : ointment |
| subaltern | particular with reference to a related universal proposition |
| ignominy | deep personal humiliation and disgrace |
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
| ingenuous | showing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness |
| churlish | of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar |
| grunt | to utter a grunt |