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
blisscomplete happiness
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
narcissistan individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as
citadela fortress that commands (see command
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
predecessorone that precedes
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect