Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Something that causes illness or disease.

Example: The morbific agents in the environment can lead to serious health issues.

Definition: A type of virus that belongs to a specific group known for causing diseases like measles and canine distemper.

Example: The morbillivirus is responsible for several serious illnesses in animals and humans.

Definition: The quality of being sharply critical or biting in style or tone.

Example: The mordancy of his remarks left the audience in stunned silence.

Definition: Having a sharp or biting quality, often in a sarcastic or critical way.

Example: The comedian's mordant humor made the audience both laugh and think.

Definition: A substance that helps to fix dyes to materials or is used in etching, often causing corrosion.

Example: The artist used a mordant to ensure the dye would adhere properly to the fabric.

Definition: To treat a material, especially fabric, with a substance that helps a dye adhere to it.

Example: The artist used a mordant to ensure the colors would stay vibrant on the fabric.

Definition: In a way that is sharply critical or sarcastic, often causing hurt or discomfort.

Example: She spoke mordantly about the mistakes made during the project.

Definition: In addition to what has already been said; also.

Example: She loves reading; moreover, she enjoys writing stories.

Definition: In a state of dying or near death; also refers to something that is becoming outdated or inactive.

Example: The moribund industry struggled to keep up with modern technology.

Definition: The state of being close to death or in a state of decline.

Example: The moribundity of the once-thriving town was evident in its empty streets and abandoned buildings.

Definition: Feeling sad and gloomy, often in a way that makes someone seem unfriendly or withdrawn.

Example: After hearing the bad news, he had a morose expression on his face.

Definition: In a way that shows sadness or a lack of hope; in a gloomy manner.

Example: He looked morosely out the window, lost in his thoughts.