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 |
|---|---|
| wring | to squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid |
| assiduous | showing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application |
| tirade | a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language |
| hindsight | perception of the nature of an event after it has happened |
| conduit | a natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed |
| tipple | to drink liquor especially by habit or to excess |
| fancier | one that has a special liking or interest |
| vixen | a female fox |
| curtail | to make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part |
| angular | forming an angle : sharp-cornered |