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Vocabulary Entry
usurious
|adjective
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adjective
Characterized by or pertaining to usury; excessively high or unlawful interest rates.
Example Sentences
"The bank's usurious interest rates made it difficult for borrowers to repay their loans."
"Many consider payday loans to be usurious due to their exorbitant fees."
"The company faced legal action for its usurious practices in lending."