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 |
|---|---|
| abnegation | denial |
| lurid | causing horror or revulsion : gruesome |
| perspicuity | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| mange | any of various persistent contagious skin diseases marked especially by eczematous inflammation and loss of hair, affecting domestic animals or sometimes humans, and caused by a minute parasitic mite compare sarcoptic mange |
| redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |
| dirge | a song or hymn of grief or lamentation |
| barb | a medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck |
| grill | to broil on a grill |
| harry | to make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault |