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Usage

• illusory

  Something illusory appears real or possible; in fact, it is neither.

• disillusion

  When you disillusion someone, you show that a belief they hold dear is untrue—thereby disheartening and disappointing them.

• illustrious

  Someone who has had an illustrious professional career is celebrated and outstanding in their given field of expertise.

• illuminate

  make lighter or brighter

• illumination

  a condition of spiritual awareness