GRE Word List
ILLUSION
a misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
The meaning of the word illusion is a misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion.
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|---|---|
| retrospective | of, relating to, or given to retrospection |
| mincing | affectedly dainty or delicate |
| compendium | a brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract |
| dazzle | to lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light |
| obtrude | to thrust out : extrude |
| dominant | commanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others |
| afterlife | an existence after death |
| hide | to put out of sight : secrete |
| meticulous | marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details |
| assuage | to lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease |