GRE Word List

VIRTUAL

being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted

The meaning of the word virtual is being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted.

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WordMeaning
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
martineta strict disciplinarian
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
singularof or relating to a separate person or thing : individual
encumberweigh down