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
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
mobilecapable of moving or being moved : movable
disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
lustera glow of reflected light : sheen
roseateresembling a rose especially in color
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
barristera counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court compare solicitor
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate