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machinations
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noun
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Crafty schemes or plots, especially intended to achieve something deceitful or underhanded; secret or complicated plans, often with a negative or manipulative goal. |
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masquerade
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noun
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Behavior that is intended to deceive. |
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mischief
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noun
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Behavior that causes minor damage or annoyance, especially by children or animals. |
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mooch
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verb
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To ask for or obtain (something) without paying for it |
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nepotism
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noun
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When those with power or influence favor relatives, friends, or associates, such as by giving them jobs or ruling in their favor. |
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phony
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adjective
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Not genuine; fraudulent |
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pilfer
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verb
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To steal, especially in small quantities |
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quackery
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noun
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Deceptive or dishonest practices, particularly in fields such as health, medicine, or business, that are designed to exploit others. |
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rascal
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noun
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A mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child or man (typically used in an affectionate way) |
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rogue
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noun
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Behaving in a way that causes damage. |
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rook
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verb
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To take money from someone by cheating, defrauding, or overcharging them |
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ruse
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noun
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A ploy or stratagem used to manipulate a situation in one's favor, often by hiding one's true intentions or motives. |
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scam
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noun
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A dishonest scheme; a fraud |
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scheme
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nounverb verb
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Make plans, especially in a devious way or with intent to do something illegal or wrong |
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scheme
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nounverb noun
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A large-scale systematic plan or arrangement for attaining some particular object or putting a particular idea into effect, often through deceptive means |
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scoundrel
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noun
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Someone who is dishonest. A villain who exploits others for his/ her own benefit. |
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sham
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noun
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A thing that is not what it is purported to be |
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shenanigans
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noun
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Secret or dishonest activity or maneuvering |
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shirk
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verb
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To avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility. |
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shortchange
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verb
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To intentionally or unintentionally deprive someone of what they deserve or expect. |
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