quackery -
Deceptive or dishonest practices, particularly in fields such as health, medicine, or business, that are designed to exploit others.
The doctor was exposed for his quackery, selling false cures that he claimed could heal any disease.
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plunder -
Steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder
Seeing his chance, the pirate plundered as many gold coins as he could find on the wrecked ship.
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autocratic -
Demanding total obedience and control, often in a domineering way.
The king ran his government in an autocratic manner, refusing to take advice or hear feedback from anybody else.
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Strange
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jargon -
Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand
At his first day on the job, Louie kept getting confused by all of the technical jargon that his boss insisted on using.
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spoilsport -
Someone who refuses to participate in enjoyable activities, often dampening the mood of others.
He acted like a spoilsport by constantly complaining at the party that he didn't like the food.
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Small
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trivial -
Of little value or importance
Jan was a master of trivial knowledge about her favorite football team, but she didn't know the name of the Vice President.
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Crazy
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daffy -
Silly, different, strange, and funny
Fred had a twirled mustache and wore an oddly colored suit, but the town's residents simply viewed him as daffy instead of someone to be afraid of.
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louse -
A person or thing that causes trouble or harm; or a small, parasitic insect that feeds on the blood of animals, typically living in hair or fur.
He’s a real louse, never available when you need him, and always offering a stupid excuse.
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forbid -
To strongly oppose or reject something morally or culturally.
The teacher wished he could forbid students from using phones during class, because they're so distracting.
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Unhappy
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inconsolable -
So sad that a person cannot be comforted
Bob was inconsolable when he lost all his money at the gambling casino.
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Weak
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kowtow -
To act in an excessively submissive or obedient manner, often to gain favor; to bow or kneel as a sign of deep respect or submission.
In ancient China, people would kowtow before the emperor as a sign of respect.
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avenge -
Inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another)
Pierre felt that honor compelled him to kill Gaston to avenge Gaston's killing of Pierre's sister, even though he knew that the killing had been unintentional.
