He was an inveterate gambler, unable to resist the lure of the cards.
他是一个积习难改的赌徒，无法抵挡扑克牌的诱惑。
What is a synonym for the word “inveterate”?
B — habitual. “inveterate” means adj. having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change
A hopeless, ______ gambler, he could not resist a single easy bet.
D — inveterate. “inveterate” means adj. having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change
inveterate — adj. having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change. In Chinese: 根深蒂固的，积习难改的.
inveterate is pronounced /ɪnˈvɛtərɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · vet · er · ate.
He was an inveterate gambler, unable to resist the lure of the cards. (他是一个积习难改的赌徒，无法抵挡扑克牌的诱惑。)
habitual, entrenched, chronic, persistent — all close in meaning to inveterate (adj. having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change).
Yes. inveterate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
in- (inside) + veterae (ancient) + -ate (adjective suffix) → inveterate, deep-rooted.