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
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
amalgamateto unite in or as if in an amalgam
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
brawnymuscular
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
irreverencelack of reverence