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.
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|---|---|
| curtail | to make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part |
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| canter | one who uses cant: such as |
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| clime | climate |
| bravado | blustering swaggering conduct |
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