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 |
|---|---|
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| forestall | to exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures |
| headfirst | with the head foremost |
| renounce | to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration |
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |
| pharisaical | marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness |
| resort | one that affords aid or refuge : resource |
| sheathe | to put into or furnish with a sheath |
| quizzical | comically quaint |
| tirade | a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language |