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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| engulf | to flow over and enclose : overwhelm |
| lank | not well filled out : slender |
| imperial | of, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor |
| ingenious | having or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving |
| coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |
| unwieldy | not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome |
| overwhelm | upset |
| diffidence | the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident |
| physiognomy | the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance |