GRE Word List

DELUSIVE

likely to delude

The meaning of the word delusive is likely to delude.

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WordMeaning
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
fallaciousembodying a fallacy
dina loud continued noise
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
spuriousborn to parents not married to each other
schismdivision
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate