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 |
|---|---|
| upbraid | to criticize severely : find fault with |
| aspire | to seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| apathy | lack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness |
| impale | to pierce with or as if with something pointed |
| incredulous | unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical |
| olfactory | of or relating to the sense of smell |
| dissension | disagreement |
| ambience | a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere |