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Contumely
Pronounced:
< kon-to-ma-lee >
It means:
A rude comment from an arrogant person. Humiliating insult.
Daily use:
I am never contumely. I never insult people because I think I am
better than them.
Memory trick:
contumely
con (reminds
of) = con (opposite of pro) - against
tu (reminds of) = to
me (reminds
of) = me
ly (can remind of) lie
a CON TO ME that's a LIE
Listen: Contumely
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