GRE Word List

VIRULENT

marked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course

The meaning of the word virulent is marked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course.

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WordMeaning
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
incrustationa crust or hard coating
fortuitousoccurring by chance
diversediffering from one another : unlike
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
respitea period of temporary delay