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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WordMeaning
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium
intersticea space that intervenes between things