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

WordMeaning
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
masqueradea social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
misadventuremisfortune
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as