Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: A substance that kills viruses or inhibits their ability to reproduce.

Example: The hospital uses a powerful virucide to disinfect surfaces and prevent the spread of infections.

Definition: The quality or state of being extremely harmful or infectious, especially in relation to diseases.

Example: The virulence of the virus made it difficult to control the outbreak.

Definition: The quality or state of being virulent, which refers to the ability of a pathogen to cause disease or harm.

Example: The virulency of the virus made it difficult to control the outbreak.

Definition: Extremely harmful or dangerous, especially in a way that can cause serious illness or injury. It can also refer to something that is very hostile or aggressive.

Example: The virulent strain of the virus spread quickly through the population.

Definition: In a way that is extremely harmful or hostile, often used to describe aggressive or severe actions or attitudes.

Example: The disease spread virulently, affecting many people in a short time.

Definition: Describing something that carries or contains a virus.

Example: The viruliferous insects spread the disease to the plants.

Definition: A tiny infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism and often causes diseases.

Example: The doctor explained that the flu is caused by a virus.

Definition: A type of circular RNA that is similar to a viroid and relies on plant viruses to reproduce and form a protective coat.

Example: The scientist studied the virusoid to understand its role in plant diseases.

Definition: The face or appearance of a person, often referring to their expression or features.

Example: Her visage reflected the joy she felt inside.

Definition: Having a particular appearance or facial expression.

Example: The artist painted a visaged portrait that captured the subject's emotions.