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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callowlacking adult sophistication : immature
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whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
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censora person who supervises conduct and morals: such as
epigrama concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought