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 |
|---|---|
| terse | using few words : devoid of superfluity |
| amalgamate | to unite in or as if in an amalgam |
| embitter | to excite bitter feelings in |
| brawny | muscular |
| oath | a 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 |
| figurative | representing by a figure or resemblance : emblematic |
| usury | the lending of money with an interest charge for its use |
| stoke | to poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel |
| sanguine | marked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic |
| irreverence | lack of reverence |