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Term: inveterate

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 1: firmly established over a long period; deep-rooted

Usage: The inveterate belief in superstitions is passed down from generation to generation.

Example Sentence 1: The company faced financial difficulties due to its inveterate mismanagement.

Example Sentence 2: Mary is an inveterate coffee drinker; she cannot function without at least four cups a day.

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Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1: someone with a long-standing habit or obsession

Usage: He is an inveterate gambler who cannot resist the urge to bet on anything.

Example Sentence 1: Despite multiple attempts to quit smoking, John remains an inveterate smoker.

Example Sentence 2: The detective had a hunch that the inveterate thief would strike again.

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Part of Speech: verb (transitive)

Sense 1: make a habit of

Usage: He inveterates avoiding his responsibilities and always finds an excuse.

Example Sentence 1: The coach tried to discourage his team from inveterating risky plays.

Example Sentence 2: The politician inveterated spreading false information to gain support.

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