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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| Word | Meaning |
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| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| largess | liberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior |
| squalor | the quality or state of being squalid |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| miniature | a copy on a much reduced scale |
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| salvage | compensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck |
| touching | capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion |
| understate | to represent as less than is the case |