GRE Word List

MIRAGE

an optical (see optical

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

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reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
patriarchone of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
knavea tricky deceitful fellow
sidetracksiding
interjectionan ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as
compellingthat compels: such as
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking