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
toteman object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
temporalof or relating to time as opposed to eternity
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
purportedreputed