GRE Word List

MIRAGE

an optical (see optical

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

Random words

WordMeaning
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
amalgamateto unite in or as if in an amalgam
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
febrilemarked or caused by fever : feverish
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy