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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| institute | something that is instituted: such as |
| sectarian | of, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian |
| stodgy | having a rich filling quality : heavy |
| impetuous | marked by impulsive vehemence or passion |
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |
| incursion | a hostile entrance into a territory : raid |
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| ambush | to attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay |
| jurisprudence | the science or philosophy of law |
| primate | a bishop who has precedence in a province, a group of provinces, or a nation |