GRE Word List
MIRAGE
an optical (see optical
The meaning of the word mirage is an optical (see optical.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reticent | inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved |
| convivial | relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company |
| patriarch | one of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people |
| gaffe | a social or diplomatic blunder |
| knave | a tricky deceitful fellow |
| sidetrack | siding |
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| compelling | that compels: such as |
| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |
| tempo | the 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 |