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 |
|---|---|
| callow | lacking adult sophistication : immature |
| brazen | made of brass |
| imbibe | drink |
| remonstrate | to present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate |
| censorious | marked by or given to censure (see censure |
| whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| pestle | a usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration |
| censor | a person who supervises conduct and morals: such as |
| epigram | a concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought |