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Scabrous

Definition:

adjective

1. Rough to the touch, as if covered in scabs.

2. Dealing with or characterized by scandalous or offensive content.

3. Difficult, challenging, or controversial.

Usage:

Sense 1:

- The hiker ran his hand across the scabrous bark of the ancient tree.

- The scabrous surface of the wall made it difficult to paint over.

Sense 2:

- The controversial novel explores scabrous themes of betrayal and infidelity.

- The comedian's scabrous jokes offended many members of the audience.

Sense 3:

- The scabrous task of reviewing hundreds of documents proved to be more time-consuming than initially anticipated.

- The political debate became scabrous as opposing sides clashed fiercely.

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