chicanery
Worddishonest or sneaky behavior used to get what you want, especially in politics or business
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dishonest or sneaky behavior used to get what you want, especially in politics or business
a comfortable chair that leans back and often has a footrest
a poisonous liquid used in some medicines and explosives
a pack of paper, usually 500 sheets
a small wig worn to cover a bald spot
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
full to the top and likely to spill over
boring, low-status, and not requiring much skill
to ask someone a lot of questions or try hard to get something from them
a musical instrument with wooden bars that you hit with small sticks
to make a light, sharp ringing sound
too interested in other people's private matters
to pay someone back for money they spent on something
a person who spends money in a particular way
bad or careless professional treatment, especially by a doctor
more able or skilled than someone or something else
causing a lot of pain or suffering
a small open cart with one wheel and two handles, used for carrying heavy things
easy to love because of pleasant or attractive qualities
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
to ask questions about someone’s private life in a way that is annoying or rude
careful and persistent effort
the top edge of a hat, cup, or other hollow object
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
to give someone back their job, rank, or previous position
a long-handled gardening tool with a flat metal blade, used for cutting weeds and loosening soil
the act of lending something to someone
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration
having a narrow cut or opening
an official statement that you will not use a right or claim
a person who does hard physical work for a living
a flat area of land with steep sides and a flat top
careful checking of something before making a decision, especially in business or law
a metal or plastic guard over a car wheel that helps protect it from mud and damage
to make an illegal copy of something in order to trick people
to talk in a casual, lively way
a statement that gives all the important facts, especially when something might affect your opinion
an old-fashioned way of referring to a man, especially one of lower social rank
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
to play music loudly and energetically
a serious emotional or mental collapse
past tense and past participle of shoot
to bully or speak to someone in a harsh, overbearing way
to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances
staying hidden or shut away in a place, often for safety or privacy
relating to rules, discipline, or punishment for breaking rules
work or activities that help connect an organization with the public or a community
to leave a partner or commitment suddenly and without warning
to block or close something with bricks
the act of making secret or unknown information known
crying or showing tears
a sudden feeling of fear
far away; at a great distance
a cocktail made with whiskey, sugar, bitters, and a twist or slice of orange
a person who is trained to prepare and give out medicines
a computer virus that hides inside another file or program
used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said
used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown
a group of wild boars
to feel an uncomfortable sensation on your skin that makes you want to scratch
having a mental illness
in basketball, to stand between an opponent and the basket so they cannot get the rebound
not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear
a shaped part in a machine that makes another part move in a controlled way
without paying anything
to cry and produce tears
a system that protects a building or area from intruders and may sound an alarm
the quality of moving or acting in a hidden, quiet way
someone who works in a profession, especially medicine
to get or collect something, especially support, praise, or information
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor
to appear or happen, especially by chance
to want to join in or be included in something
to vomit
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan
an insulting word for a stupid person
the showing of a TV or radio program
to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time
to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped
as; in the same way that
to support the weight of something so it does not fall
to give money back to someone, especially after a return or complaint
to change the direction of something, or send it somewhere else
a rule or piece of advice that helps you decide what to do
a person who spends a lot of money, especially on expensive things
to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something
a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material
the act of playing drums
the act of deceiving or cheating someone
a feeling of doubt or hesitation after you have made a decision
to some extent; fairly
the act of blaming or criticizing someone
to make money from a business or activity
the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying
a casual way to say goodbye
to keep trying to do something even when it is difficult
willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them