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
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
blemishto spoil by a flaw
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
egregiousconspicuous
swathea band used in swathing
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal