GRE Word List
ILLUSIVE
deceiving; based on illusion; causing illusion; deceptive
The meaning of the word illusive is deceiving; based on illusion; causing illusion; deceptive.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| contentious | quarrelsome; controversial; likely to cause arguments |
| rooster | cock; adult male chicken |
| underlying | lying below; fundamental |
| aspirant | seeker after position or status |
| dumbfound | astonish (making dumb); ADJ. dumbfounded, dumfounded, dumbstruck |
| pseudonym | pen name; fictitious name assumed by an author; ADJ. pseudonymous |
| abject | (of a condition) wretched; as low as possible; lacking pride; very humble; showing lack of self-respect; Ex. abject apology |
| troth | pledge of good faith especially in betrothal; betrothal; Ex. by my troth |
| prolific | producing offspring or fruit in abundance; fertile; fecund; abundantly fruitful; producing abundant works; Ex. prolific writer |
| imperious | domineering; too commanding; haughty; CF. imperial/emperor |