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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| plagiarize | to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| quotidian | occurring every day |
| venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |
| astigmatism | a 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 |
| dismantle | to disconnect the pieces of |
| cajole | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax |
| disperse | to cause to break up (see break up |
| approbation | commendation |
| sully | to make soiled or tarnished : defile |