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
physiologicalof or relating to physiology
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
puddingblood sausage
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
equinoxeither of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
dowseto plunge into water
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability