GRE Word List

THEORETICAL

existing only in theory : hypothetical

The meaning of the word theoretical is existing only in theory : hypothetical.

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WordMeaning
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
millenniumthe thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation