GRE Word List

MIRAGE

an optical (see optical

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

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WordMeaning
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
sentinelsentry
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
sheafa quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together
pedagogythe art, science, or profession of teaching
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
galaxymilky way galaxy
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment