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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| equable | marked by lack of variation or change : uniform |
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| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |
| enthrall | to hold spellbound : charm |
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |
| patois | a dialect other than the standard or literary dialect |
| inculcate | to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions |