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 |
|---|---|
| odium | the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance |
| prattle | prate |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| fetid | having a heavy offensive smell |
| demerit | offense |
| ransack | to look through thoroughly in often a rough way |
| allegory | the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence |
| immobility | not moving : motionless |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| malevolent | having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred |