GRE Word List

MIRAGE

an optical (see optical

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

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WordMeaning
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
compriseto be made up of
veerto change direction or course
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully