A Word A Day : inveterate
Friday, 11th July 2008 : Today's Word is ...
inveterate :
Definition :
adjective :
habitual, firm in habit, deeply rooted
usage :
Eric was such an inveterate liar on the golf course that when he finally made a hole-in-one, he marked it on his score card as a zero.
Larry's practice of spitting into the fireplace became inveterate despite his wife's protestations.
an inveterate gambler
an inveterate liar
inveterate preferences
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