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 |
|---|---|
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| sporadic | occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances |
| martinet | a strict disciplinarian |
| impale | to pierce with or as if with something pointed |
| pass_off | present falsely; represent falsely to be |
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
| venom | a toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect |
| singular | of or relating to a separate person or thing : individual |
| encumber | weigh down |