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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
| propulsive | tending or having power to propel |
| recital | a detailed account : enumeration |
| fetish | an object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner |
| insomnia | prolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep |
| requite | to make return for : repay |
| incur | to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself |
| stampede | a wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals |
| hurl | rush |
| vouchsafe | to grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner |