GRE Word List

DELUSIVE

likely to delude

The meaning of the word delusive is likely to delude.

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WordMeaning
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
vaporizeto convert (as by the application of heat or by spraying) into vapor
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement