GRE Word List

MIRAGE

an optical (see optical

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

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academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
emanateto come out from a source
sleightdeceitful craftiness
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
expletivea syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
daintysomething delicious to the taste
denotationan act or process of denoting