GRE Word List

TRUISM

an undoubted or self-evident truth

The meaning of the word truism is an undoubted or self-evident truth.

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abstractdisassociated from any specific instance
condescendto assume an air of superiority
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
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odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
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