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 |
|---|---|
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| exquisite | marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution |
| hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |
| festive | of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival |
| pithy | consisting of or abounding in pith |
| wizened | to become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality |
| alchemy | a medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of the base metals into gold, the discovery of a universal cure for disease, and the discovery of a means of indefinitely prolonging life |
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| nectar | the drink of the Greek and Roman gods |
| protuberance | something that is protuberant |