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Vocabulary Entry
mirage
|noun • verb
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N
noun
An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, often appearing as a pool of water or a distant object.
Example Sentences
"The desert was so hot that the travelers mistook a mirage for a real oasis."
"In the distance, a shimmering mirage danced on the horizon."
"She realized that the vision she saw was just a mirage, not an actual lake."
V
verb
To deceive or fool someone, often in a way that creates an illusion.
Example Sentences
"The magician's tricks seemed to mirage the audience into believing in the impossible."
"He felt that the promises made to him were meant to mirage the truth."
"Her charming smile could mirage even the most skeptical person."