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