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
waifa stray person or animal
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loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle
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encompassinclude
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
halfheartedlacking heart, spirit, or interest