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TENET

a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true

The meaning of the word tenet is a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true.

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WordMeaning
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
hiatusa break in or as if in a material object : gap
egoisma doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly