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
tacitexpressed or carried on without words or speech
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
rotunditymarked by roundness : rounded
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
deputizeto appoint as deputy