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illusory

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore I words

based on illusion; not real though seeming so

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Illusory in a sentence

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The promise of quick wealth proved illusory once the scheme collapsed.

Synonyms
deceptiveimaginaryfalsefanciful
Antonyms
realgenuine

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Although she had every reason to gloat after the verdict, the attorney remained blank, accepting the win without a hint of boastfulness.

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Illusory (adjective) means based on illusion; not real though seeming so
Here is illusory used in an example sentence: "The promise of quick wealth proved illusory once the scheme collapsed."
Common synonyms for illusory include deceptive, imaginary, false, fanciful.
Antonyms of illusory include real, genuine.
Illusory is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

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