GRE Word List

MIRAGE

an optical (see optical

The meaning of the word mirage is an optical (see optical.

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WordMeaning
rarefiedbeing less dense
interdicta Roman Catholic ecclesiastical censure withdrawing most sacraments and Christian burial from a person or district
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
hotheada hotheaded person
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
providencedivine guidance or care
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
inopportuneinconvenient
reimburseto pay back to someone : repay