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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gangrene | local death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply |
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |
| retinue | a group of retainers or attendants |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
| anthropoid | any of a suborder (Anthropoidea) of higher primates (such as macaques and marmosets) |
| purgatory | an intermediate state after death for expiatory purification |
| appease | pacify |
| foment | to promote the growth or development of : rouse |
| succumb | to yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire |
| quash | to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely |