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
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
affirmationthe act of affirming
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
foresightan act or the power of foreseeing : prescience