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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parameteran arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves)
plauditan act or round of applause
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chantto make melodic sounds with the voice
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
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harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard