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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stockade | a line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense |
| tirade | a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language |
| excerpt | a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract |
| antidote | a remedy to counteract the effects of poison |
| glower | to look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger |
| insubordination | disobedient to authority |
| prod | to thrust a pointed instrument into : prick |
| stoic | a member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c. |
| protract | to prolong in time or space : continue |
| variegate | to diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple |