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 |
|---|---|
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| bugaboo | an imaginary object of fear |
| tertiary | of third rank, importance, or value |
| odorous | having an odor: such as |
| chapel | a subordinate or private place of worship: such as |
| admonish | to indicate duties or obligations to |
| caldron | a large kettle or boiler |
| dismiss | to permit or cause to leave |
| servitude | a condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life |
| potential | existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality |