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.

Random words

WordMeaning
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
implicitcapable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
vernacularusing a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language
braggadocioempty boasting
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
queasycausing nausea
passepast one's prime