SAT vocabulary

Delude

To impose a misleading belief upon (someone); to deceive; to fool.

Example

"He deluded himself into thinking he could win the lottery without buying a ticket."

Etymology

From Latin deludere 'to mock, deceive,' from de- 'down, away' + ludere 'to play.'

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