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
irrepressibleimpossible to repress, restrain, or control
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
psychosisa serious mental illness (such as schizophrenia) characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations or delusions
sustainto give support or relief to
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
masqueradea social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile