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
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
aquilinecurving like an eagle's beak
seemlygood-looking
crescendoa gradual increase
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
misogamya hatred of marriage
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases