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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WordMeaning
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
ripto tear or split apart or open
oligarchygovernment by the few
venerateto regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference
incognitowith one's identity concealed
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
continencethe ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
gibeto utter taunting words