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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| precipitant | precipitate |
| terse | using few words : devoid of superfluity |
| incipient | beginning to come into being or to become apparent |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| inscrutable | not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious |
| incarnation | the act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate |
| tickle | to touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements |
| virtual | being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| inquisitor | one who inquires or makes inquisition |