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
detonationthe action or process of detonating
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
noveltysomething new or unusual
buffeta blow especially with the hand
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate