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
precipitantprecipitate
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition