GRE Word List

MIRAGE

an optical (see optical

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

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remissionthe act or process of remitting
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
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pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
sourbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice