Word of the day
virulent
1. bitterly hostile
“his involvement with the temperance movement led to his virulent attack on the drink trade”
2. (of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects
“a virulent strain of influenza”
adjective
/ˈvɪr(j)ələnt/
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"The virulent remarks during the debate intensified the _____ between the two candidates."
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- ductile
- benign
- spiteful
- malicious
- hateful
- obedient
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