Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Made or done in a careless or incompetent way, resulting in poor quality or failure.

Example: The repairs were botched, leaving the house in worse condition than before.

Definition: To do something badly or in a careless way, resulting in a failure or mistake.

Example: He botched the job by not following the instructions properly.

Definition: A group of computers that have been infected with malicious software and are controlled by a hacker to perform tasks like sending spam or launching attacks.

Example: The hacker used a botnet to overwhelm the website with traffic.

Definition: A type of powerful toxin produced by a bacterium, which can cause serious illness and is used in small amounts for medical and cosmetic treatments.

Example: Botulin is used in medicine to treat various conditions, including muscle spasms and excessive sweating.

Definition: Relating to a type of bacteria that can produce a harmful toxin, often associated with food poisoning.

Example: The botulinal toxin can cause serious illness if ingested in contaminated food.

Definition: A type of bacteria that can produce a very strong toxin and is often found in soil.

Example: Botulinum can cause serious illness if ingested in contaminated food.

Definition: A serious illness caused by a toxin found in improperly preserved or contaminated food, leading to symptoms like nausea, weakness, and vision problems.

Example: The doctor warned us about the risks of botulism from eating canned foods that were not processed correctly.

Definition: A significant change or disturbance that causes confusion or upheaval.

Example: The political bouleversement led to widespread protests across the country.

Definition: A line or limit that separates two areas or things, showing where one ends and the other begins.

Example: The fence marks the boundary between the two properties.

Definition: Having no clear limits or borders; unrestricted.

Example: In a boundaryless world, ideas can flow freely without restrictions.

Definition: Having limits or boundaries; not infinite or unconfined.

Example: The bounded area was marked off with fences to keep the animals inside.

Definition: To be confined or limited within certain boundaries or limits.

Example: The dog was bounded by the fence in the yard.