GRE Word List
DELIRIUM
an acute (see acute
The meaning of the word delirium is an acute (see acute.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prestige | standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion |
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| inveterate | confirmed in a habit : habitual |
| lopsided | leaning to one side |
| fuddle | booze |
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| sheer | unqualified |
| throes | pang |
| anoint | to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance |
| illusion | a misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion |