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
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
patoisa dialect other than the standard or literary dialect
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
muralof, relating to, or resembling a wall