GRE Word List
MIRAGE
an optical (see optical
The meaning of the word mirage is an optical (see optical.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bestow | to put to use : apply |
| sedate | keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled |
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
| gall | brazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence |
| bombardment | a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones |
| halting | marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness |
| gross | glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness |
| scad | any of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus) |
| ungainly | lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy |
| chauvinist | an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex |