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
conducivetending to promote or assist
implyto express indirectly
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
aperturean opening or open space : hole
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery
botchan inflammatory sore
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
gustthe sensation of taste