GRE Word List
TRUISM
self-evident truth
The meaning of the word truism is self-evident truth.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| musty | stale (in odor or taste); spoiled by age; CF. moist |
| catechism | book for religious instruction in question-and-answer form; religious instruction by question and answer; V. catechize |
| impel | drive or force onward; drive to take action; urge to action |
| provision | act of providing; something provided; preparatory measure; provisions: necessary supplies (esp. food); stipulation; condition in an agreement; Ex. According to the provisions of the agreement |
| importune | beg persistently; make repeated requests (in an annoying way) |
| nuptial | related to marriage or the wedding ceremony; N. nuptials: wedding ceremony |
| gazette | official periodical publication; newspaper |
| invective | abuse |
| braid | plait; interweave strands or lengths of; make by weaving strands together; N: braided segment (as of hair) |
| harangue | long, passionate, and vehement speech; V. |
