GRE Word List

ILLUSIVE

based on or producing illusion : illusory

The meaning of the word illusive is based on or producing illusion : illusory.

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tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
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impuissanceweakness
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superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
corrugatedhaving corrugations
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yoretime past and especially long past
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)