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
lustusually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness
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usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
wagto be in motion : stir
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence