Meaning: Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation. Synonyms: exorbitant; extortionate; usurious; outrageous; steep; unconscionable. Context examples: exorbitant rent / extortionate prices / spends an outrageous amount on entertainment / usurious interest rate / unconscionable spending. Similar: immoderate (not within reasonable limits)
inveterate. adj. 1. long established, esp so as to be deep-rooted or ingrained: an inveterate feeling of hostility. 2. (prenominal) settled or confirmed in a habit or practice, esp a bad one; hardened: an inveterate smoker.nâ¢vetâ¢erâ¢ate. 1. confirmed in a habit, feeling, or the like: an inveterate gambler. 2. firmly established by long continuance, as a disease; chronic.
Full Definition of RIVET. transitive verb. 1. : to fasten with or as if with rivets. 2. : to upset the end or point of (as a metallic pin, rod, or bolt) by beating or pressing so as to form a head. 3.4. : to attract and hold (as the attention) completely. â rivÂ·etÂ·er noun.ull Definition of RIVET. transitive verb. 1. : to fasten with or as if with rivets. 2. : to upset the end or point of (as a metallic pin, rod, or bolt) by beating or pressing so as to form a head. 3. 4.