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 |
|---|---|
| expletive | a syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense |
| abeyance | a state of temporary inactivity : suspension |
| remunerative | serving to remunerate |
| encircle | to form a circle around : surround |
| irreparable | not reparable : irremediable |
| reek | smoke |
| upbraid | to criticize severely : find fault with |
| turpitude | inherent baseness : depravity |
| scintillate | to emit sparks : spark |
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |