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 |
|---|---|
| scholarly | of, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned |
| insouciant | lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance |
| ventilate | to expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing |
| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |
| pedant | one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge |
| indubitable | too evident to be doubted : unquestionable |
| dilapidated | decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse |
| astigmatism | a 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 |
| alluvial | relating to, composed of, or found in alluvium |
| interstice | a space that intervenes between things |