Another Word I Got Wrong : Vile

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The discussion centers on the meanings of the words "vile" and "vilify." Initially, "vile" is thought to mean "very unpalatable," particularly in reference to unpleasant concoctions, but it is clarified that its primary definition is "wicked." The connection to "villain" is noted as a potential clue to its meaning. The term "vilified" is also mentioned, with its Latin roots suggesting a meaning of "of low value." The conversation highlights the nuances of word meanings and etymology, emphasizing the importance of understanding language accurately.
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I thought vile meant "very unpalatable," as in a vile concoction. But the dictionary says the meaning is "wicked." Oh well. Wrong again. I guess it is close to villain, maybe that should have been a clue.
 
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And use a vial for that concoction.
 
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Hornbein said:
But the dictionary says the meaning is "wicked."
A concoction can be vile if it is unpleasant to look at.
 
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Historian seeks recognition for first English king https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9d07w50e15o Somewhere I have a list of Anglo-Saxon, Wessex and English kings. Well there is nothing new there. Parts of Britain experienced tribal rivalries/conflicts as well as invasions by the Romans, Vikings/Norsemen, Angles, Saxons and Jutes, then Normans, and various monarchs/emperors declared war on other monarchs/emperors. Seems that behavior has not ceased.
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