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hypocrisy - Behavior that is the opposite of how one actually is, being fake by pretending to be one thing, and acting in the opposite way.

The politician was guilty of hypocrisy because he promised reforms, but his real goal was to enrich himself and his friends.

noun

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Good / Smart

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charisma - A special power that some people have to influence others

The politician had a certain charisma that attracted followers from far and wide.

verb

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Other / Wet

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wade - To walk through water or another liquid or soft substance

After the devastating monsoon, the villagers were forced to wade through waist-high water.

verb

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Bad / War

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enslave - To control someone completely, limiting their freedom.

In history, millions of people were enslaved and denied basic human rights.

adjective

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Other / Inward

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greedy - Having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power

The billionaire was so greedy that even all of his wealth wasn't enough for him.

verb

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Other / Wet

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drench - To wet something thoroughly; to soak it.

The sudden rainstorm drenched Barbara's clothes, making them stick to her body.

adjective

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Good / Big

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overwhelming - So powerful or intense that it is difficult to resist, cope with and manage.

When the air conditioner broke, the summer heat was overwhelming, making it hard to focus on anything else.

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Bad / Hostile

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bully - Someone who threatens or coerces others who are smaller or weaker

Bart was the schoolyard bully, and all the other kids were afraid of him.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

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tacky - In bad taste

Sam's hitting on women at the funeral was an extremely tacky thing to do.

noun

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Bad / Angry

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tirade - A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation

After his team lost the championship game, the coach launched into a tirade against his players, listing all the things they had done wrong in the game.

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Other / Body

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squint - Look at someone or something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to strong light

George lost his glasses, so he had to squint to see anything clearly.

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prank - A practical joke or mischievous act

A popular prank among children involves making phone calls to people and pretending to be somebody else.