GRE Word List

DELUDE

to mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive

The meaning of the word delude is to mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive.

Random words

WordMeaning
plagiarizeto steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
quotidianoccurring every day
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
approbationcommendation
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile