GRE Word List

MIRAGE

an optical (see optical

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

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precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
cringeto recoil in distaste
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
ursineof or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae)