GRE Word List

DELUSION

something that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated

The meaning of the word delusion is something that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated.

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WordMeaning
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
oligarchygovernment by the few
scapegoata goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
rustleto make or cause a rustle
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke