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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WordMeaning
materialisma theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
reprimanda severe or formal reproof
exudeto ooze out
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
nebulousof, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular