GRE Word List

MIRAGE

an optical (see optical

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

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WordMeaning
bestowto put to use : apply
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
gallbrazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex