delusion
/dɪˈluːʒn/
de · lu · sion
dɪ · ˈluː · ʒn
English Definition
n. false belief; illusion; fantasy
Significado en Español
ilusión, delirio
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ảo tưởng, hoang tưởng
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de-(leave) + lus(play, deceive, lude) + ion → deceive.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the word that is a synonym for delusion.
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A
Hallucination
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B
Discovery
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C
Ignorance
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D
Brightness
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A — Hallucination.
“delusion” means n. false belief; illusion; fantasy
Common questions about “delusion”
What does “delusion” mean?
delusion — n. false belief; illusion; fantasy. In Chinese: 错觉，妄想.
How do you pronounce “delusion”?
delusion is pronounced /dɪˈluːʒn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: de · lu · sion.
Is “delusion” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. delusion appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “delusion”?
de-(leave) + lus(play, deceive, lude) + ion → deceive.
