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
buffeta blow especially with the hand
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
implicitcapable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
constituenta member of a constituency
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
willowyabounding with willows
marrowbone marrow