virulent
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Adjective
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Extremely severe or harmful, especially describing a disease, or bitterly hostile.
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Which word fits the gap? "The _____ strain of the virus spread quickly through the region."
Answer: virulent
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Extremely severe or harmful, especially describing a disease, or bitterly hostile.
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