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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WordMeaning
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
incognitowith one's identity concealed
irremediablenot remediable
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
assailto attack violently : assault
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
vampirethe reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep