nefarious

/nɪˈfɛəɹi.əs/adj
High School
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Sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics.

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Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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