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having the ring of truth but actually false

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specious

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poisonous; harmful, destructive, or deadly

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toxic

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sparing esp in the use of food and drink; moderate; temperate; restricted to bare necessities; very plain

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abstemious

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warlike in manner or temperament

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bellicose

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briefness of duration; concise expression; tenseness

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brevity

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avoid by or as if passing around; overcome or get the better of by artful maneuvering; outwit

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circumvent

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of the same size, extent, or duration; corresponding in size or degree; proportionate

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commensurate

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skill or adeptness in performance; dexterity; skill in deception; guile; shrewd or crafty in manipulation or deception; executed with or exhibiting ingenuity

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cunning

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deserving of scorn or contempt; vile

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despicable

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moral uprightness; righteousness

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rectitude

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