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
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
dina loud continued noise
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)