Words 71-80 Flashcards

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Dubious

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Doubtful; of unlikely authenticity

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2
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Fabricated

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Made; Concocted to deceive

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3
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hypocrisy

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The practice of pretending to be something one is not; insincerity

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4
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Slander

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False charges or malicious oral statements about someone

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5
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Spurious

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Not genuine

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6
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Astute

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Shrewd; Clever

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7
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Clandestine

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Secretive

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8
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Coup

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A brilliantly executed plan

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9
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disingenuous

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Not straightforward; Crafty

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10
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Ruse

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A crafty trick

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