GRE Word List
MIRAGE
an optical (see optical
The meaning of the word mirage is an optical (see optical.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| misnomer | the misnaming of a person in a legal instrument |
| colossus | a statue of gigantic size and proportions |
| errant | behaving wrongly |
| careen | to put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull |
| sultry | very hot and humid : sweltering |
| enfranchise | to set free (as from slavery) |
| hypochondriac | hypochondriacal |
| optician | a maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments |
| circlet | a little circle |