GRE Word List

MIRAGE

an optical (see optical

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

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defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
dallyto act playfully
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content