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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WordMeaning
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
felicitousvery well suited or expressed : apt
inundateoverwhelm
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
pursea small bag for money
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon