
Truculent comes from Latin Truculentus meaning Fierce, Savage.
Pronounced as Tru (From True) [emphasized] + Queue or Cue + Lent {Listen to it here}
Situational Uses:
- The truculent lion scared away all the animals in his vicinity.
- “The truculent children spoiled the party by spilling drinks and eatables all over the place!”
How would you use truculent/truculence in a sentence?
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