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vicious vs viscous
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| viciousadjective/ˈvɪʃ.əs/ | Meaning cruel and meant to hurt someone, with words or actions; also very harmful | Goes with vicious circle | Example The candidate was the target of a vicious online campaign. |
| viscousadjective/ˈvɪs.kəs/ | Meaning thick and sticky, and slow to flow | Goes with — | Example Honey is a viscous liquid, so it pours very slowly. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The minister made a attack on his opponent's record.