scurrilous

/ˈskʌ.ɹə.ləs/adj
High School
1

Given to vulgar verbal abuse; foul-mouthed.

2

Coarse, vulgar, or abusive.

3

Slanderous.

4

Gross, vulgar.

5

Unscrupulous, evil.

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Alliteration

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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