GRE Word List

MIRAGE

an optical (see optical

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

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WordMeaning
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
underlyinglying beneath or below
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
hardybold
quarrygame
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
horticulturalthe science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants
mongrelan individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed
wallowto roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner