GRE Word List

TRUISM

an undoubted or self-evident truth

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

Random words

WordMeaning
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
headfirstwith the head foremost
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath
quizzicalcomically quaint
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language