Ugh, How "Scrofulous!"

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Greetings, culprit! "Scrofulous" describes someone who is morally corrupt. Originally referring to a form of tuberculosis, it's a word that paints a vivid picture of decay. Let's scrub away the scrofulous stains and revel in the clarity of clean language! WORD OF THE DAY August 18, 2024 scrofulous [ skrof-yuh-luhs ] adjective morally tainted Learn More About This Word Which Overachiever Is August Named For? August was named in honor of a significant figure in ancient Rome. Learn how this month was chosen to commemorate their legacy. Keep reading Want more emails like this? Sign up to receive them daily. Need help? Review our About Us or Contact Us for assistance. For brand partnerships, email sponsor@dictionary.com. This email has been sent to anujshailgupt.worldofwords@blogger.com by Dictionary.com LLC. Make sure this email goes to your inbox by adding doctor@dictionary.com to your address book. If you wish to stop seeing these emails, please feel free to Manage Your Preferences or Unsubscribe. For more information regarding our privacy policy, please visit this link. Dictionary.com LLC, Oakland CA