Select the nearest correct meaning of the given word:VIRULENT
Correct answer: B. Harmful
- A. Progressive
- B. Harmful
- C. Healthy
- D. Positive
Explanation
Virulent is often associated with viruses, which means it cannot be progressive, healthy or positive. Thus the correct option is B i.e harmfulsynonyms of virulent deadly,hamful, destructive, fatal, malignant, pernicious, and baneful.OPTION A: synonyms for progressive are forward-looking · forward-thinking · left · left of center · leftist · liberal · reformist · avant-gardeOPTION B: synonyms of virulent deadly,hamful, destructive, fatal, malignant, pernicious, and baneful.OPTION C: synonyms of healthy are well, robust, strong, whole, sturdy, wholesome, hale, fit; OPTION D: synonyms of positive yea, pro, yes, approval, acceptance, grace, favorable, good
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