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
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
pedestriancommonplace
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed