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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
artifice
[Kata benda]

a clever action or behavior that is intended to trick and deceive others

tipu muslihat, kecurangan

tipu muslihat, kecurangan

Ex: His smile was an artifice designed to hide his true intentions .Senyumannya adalah sebuah **tipu muslihat** yang dirancang untuk menyembunyikan niat sebenarnya.
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bravado
[Kata benda]

a bold or swaggering display of courage or confidence, often used to mask fear, insecurity, or uncertainty

kesombongan, kebanggaan palsu

kesombongan, kebanggaan palsu

Ex: The gang leader 's bravado was shattered when faced with the consequences of his reckless actions .**Kegagahan** pemimpin geng itu hancur ketika menghadapi konsekuensi dari tindakannya yang sembrono.
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canard
[Kata benda]

a baseless and made-up story or news report created to mislead people

kabar bohong, berita palsu

kabar bohong, berita palsu

Ex: The author 's latest book explores the origins and impact of various historical canards throughout the centuries .Buku terbaru penulis mengeksplorasi asal-usul dan dampak berbagai **kabar bohong** sejarah sepanjang berabad-abad.
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chicanery
[Kata benda]

the use of clever or dishonest schemes to mislead others

tipu muslihat, kecurangan

tipu muslihat, kecurangan

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cipher
[Kata benda]

a specific code or set of rules used to disguise the content of a message

sandi, kode rahasia

sandi, kode rahasia

Ex: The document described the steps to create the cipher.Dokumen tersebut menjelaskan langkah-langkah untuk membuat **cipher**.
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connivance
[Kata benda]

the act of secretly agreeing to or cooperating in a dishonest or illegal plan

persekongkolan, keterlibatan diam-diam

persekongkolan, keterlibatan diam-diam

Ex: The smuggling ring worked under the connivance of law enforcement .Jaringan penyelundupan bekerja di bawah **pembiaran** penegak hukum.
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guise
[Kata benda]

an external appearance or manner of presentation that often hides the true nature of something

penampilan, wajah

penampilan, wajah

Ex: The spy operated under the guise of a tourist , discreetly gathering intelligence in a foreign country .Mata-mata itu beroperasi dengan **kedok** seorang turis, diam-diam mengumpulkan intelijen di negara asing.
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machination
[Kata benda]

a secret or clever plot, typically with a sinister purpose

Ex: Many believed that the company 's sudden downfall was not an accident but the result of careful machination.
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ruse
[Kata benda]

a cunning or deceptive strategy or action intended to deceive or trick someone

tipu muslihat, akal bulus

tipu muslihat, akal bulus

Ex: He saw through her ruse and refused to be swayed by her deceptive tactics .Dia melihat melalui **tipu muslihatnya** dan menolak untuk terpengaruh oleh taktiknya yang menipu.
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something bought or accepted without being properly examined first and then leading to disappointment

Ex: Investing in that 'get rich quick' scheme turned out to be a pig in a poke; I lost all my money.
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crocodile tears
[Kata benda]

fake display of feelings of sadness, remorse, or sympathy

air mata buaya, air mata palsu

air mata buaya, air mata palsu

Ex: The manager shed crocodile tears after firing the employee , pretending to feel sorry while having planned the termination for months .Manajer menitikkan **air mata buaya** setelah memecat karyawan, berpura-pura merasa sedih sementara telah merencanakan pemecatan selama berbulan-bulan.
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feint
[Kata benda]

a deceptive or pretended movement, often in sports or combat, intended to mislead or distract an opponent

tipuan, gerakan menipu

tipuan, gerakan menipu

Ex: His feint was so convincing that the opponent completely misjudged his next move .**Tipuannya** sangat meyakinkan sehingga lawan sama sekali salah menilai langkah selanjutnya.
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prevarication
[Kata benda]

the act of deliberately avoiding the truth, often by lying or misleading

kebohongan, penghindaran kebenaran

kebohongan, penghindaran kebenaran

Ex: The CEO 's prevarication angered shareholders demanding honest answers .**Pengelakan** CEO membuat marah para pemegang saham yang menuntut jawaban jujur.
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subterfuge
[Kata benda]

the use of deceptive methods or devices to achieve something

tipu muslihat, kelicikan

tipu muslihat, kelicikan

Ex: Her subterfuge included crafting a false backstory to gain trust and access sensitive information .**Tipu muslihatnya** termasuk membuat latar belakang palsu untuk mendapatkan kepercayaan dan mengakses informasi sensitif.
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sophistry
[Kata benda]

the use of clever but deceptive arguments intended to mislead

sofisme, argumen menyesatkan

sofisme, argumen menyesatkan

Ex: The philosopher criticized the sophistry in popular rhetoric .Filsuf mengkritik **sofisme** dalam retorika populer.
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to bilk
[kata kerja]

to unfairly take money or what someone deserves from them through dishonest methods

menipu, mengelabui

menipu, mengelabui

Ex: The con artist managed to bilk several clients out of their money .Penipu itu berhasil **menipu** beberapa klien dari uang mereka.
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veneer
[Kata benda]

a superficial appearance that hides the true nature of something

pernis, penampilan menipu

pernis, penampilan menipu

Ex: The smooth talker's veneer couldn't hide his dishonesty for long.**Penampilan** pembicara yang halus tidak bisa menyembunyikan ketidakjujurannya untuk waktu yang lama.
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to cozen
[kata kerja]

to use deceitful means to trick someone

menipu, mengelabui

menipu, mengelabui

Ex: They will cozen their rivals by spreading false rumors to gain a competitive advantage .Mereka akan **menipu** saingan mereka dengan menyebarkan rumor palsu untuk mendapatkan keunggulan kompetitif.
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to dissemble
[kata kerja]

to conceal one's true emotions, beliefs, or intentions

menyembunyikan, menutupi

menyembunyikan, menutupi

Ex: Despite her efforts to dissemble her thoughts , her eyes betrayed her genuine concern .Meskipun usahanya untuk **menyembunyikan** pikirannya, matanya mengkhianati keprihatinannya yang sebenarnya.
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to dupe
[kata kerja]

to trick someone into believing something that is not true

menipu, mengelabui

menipu, mengelabui

Ex: He duped his friend into lending him money by fabricating a story about needing it for an emergency .Dia **menipu** temannya untuk meminjamkan uang dengan membuat-buat cerita tentang membutuhkannya untuk keadaan darurat.
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to equivocate
[kata kerja]

to purposely speak in a way that is confusing and open to different interpretations, aiming to deceive others

berbicara samar,  berbicara tidak jelas

berbicara samar, berbicara tidak jelas

Ex: When pressed for details , the spokesperson began to equivocate about the company 's plans .Ketika diminta untuk memberikan detail, juru bicara mulai **berbelit-belit** tentang rencana perusahaan.
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to inveigle
[kata kerja]

to trick someone into doing something through clever and cunning methods

membujuk, menipu

membujuk, menipu

Ex: The deceptive marketer tried to inveigle consumers into purchasing the product with misleading advertisements .Pemasar yang menipu mencoba **membujuk** konsumen untuk membeli produk dengan iklan yang menyesatkan.
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to finesse
[kata kerja]

to handle a situation or person in a skillful, clever, and sometimes deceptive way

menangani dengan cerdik, memanipulasi dengan terampil

menangani dengan cerdik, memanipulasi dengan terampil

Ex: She finessed the team into agreeing with her plan by highlighting only the benefits.Dia **dengan cerdik membujuk** tim untuk menyetujui rencananya dengan hanya menyoroti manfaatnya.
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to malinger
[kata kerja]

to fake illness in order to skip working or doing one's duties

pura-pura sakit, berpura-pura sakit

pura-pura sakit, berpura-pura sakit

Ex: Several employees had malingerered the previous winter to avoid shoveling snow during heavy storms.Beberapa karyawan telah **pura-pura sakit** musim dingin sebelumnya untuk menghindari menyekop salju selama badai hebat.
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to prevaricate
[kata kerja]

to avoid giving a direct answer by being deliberately ambiguous

berbelit-belit, menghindari jawaban langsung

berbelit-belit, menghindari jawaban langsung

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to renege
[kata kerja]

to act against an agreement, promise, etc.

ingkar janji, mengingkari

ingkar janji, mengingkari

Ex: She was wary of making new deals after her previous partner reneged on their contract.Dia waspada membuat kesepakatan baru setelah mitra sebelumnya **ingkar** pada kontrak mereka.
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to delude
[kata kerja]

to deceive someone into believing something that is not true, often by creating false hopes or illusions

menipu, membuat ilusi

menipu, membuat ilusi

Ex: The magician ’s tricks deluded the audience into thinking they had seen real magic .Trik pesulap itu **menipu** penonton sehingga mereka berpikir telah melihat sihir sungguhan.
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to obfuscate
[kata kerja]

to deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand, often to hide the truth

mengaburkan, membingungkan

mengaburkan, membingungkan

Ex: She obfuscated her intentions by speaking vaguely during the meeting . Ask ChatGPTDia **mengaburkan** niatnya dengan berbicara samar-samar selama rapat.
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to foist
[kata kerja]

to pass off something false or inferior as genuine or valuable, typically with the intent to deceive

memaksakan, menipu

memaksakan, menipu

Ex: Over the years , the con artist has foisted countless counterfeit goods onto consumers , exploiting their trust for personal gain .Selama bertahun-tahun, penipu itu telah **memaksakan** barang-barang palsu yang tak terhitung jumlahnya kepada konsumen, memanfaatkan kepercayaan mereka untuk keuntungan pribadi.
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to whitewash
[kata kerja]

to hide or downplay a mistake, wrongdoing, or flaw to make something seem better than it really is

menutupi, menyembunyikan

menutupi, menyembunyikan

Ex: The school board refused to whitewash the principal 's misconduct .Dewan sekolah menolak untuk **menutupi** pelanggaran kepala sekolah.
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to wink at
[kata kerja]

to quietly allow or ignore something wrong or improper without openly admitting approval

menutup mata terhadap, mengabaikan dengan sengaja

menutup mata terhadap, mengabaikan dengan sengaja

Ex: The police were accused of winking at corruption in the city .Polisi dituduh **membiarkan** korupsi di kota.
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to wheedle
[kata kerja]

to obtain something through coaxing, charm, or subtle persuasion

merayu, membujuk

merayu, membujuk

Ex: He wheedled his way into the exclusive party .Dia **merayu** untuk masuk ke pesta eksklusif.
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legerdemain
[Kata benda]

cunning or deceitful behavior or manipulation

sulap, penipuan

sulap, penipuan

Ex: The criminal's legerdemain enabled him to evade capture for years, leaving authorities baffled by his elusive tactics.**Sulap** penjahat itu memungkinkannya menghindari penangkapan selama bertahun-tahun, membuat pihak berwenang bingung dengan taktiknya yang sulit dipahami.
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used for emphasizing how easily a person is fooled or deceived

Ex: The scam artist's smooth talk and false promises had the unsuspecting victims hooked, lined, and sinkered into a financial trap.
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to indoctrinate
[kata kerja]

to teach a set of beliefs or principles in a way that discourages questioning or critical thinking

cuci otak, mengajarkan

cuci otak, mengajarkan

Ex: The recruits were indoctrinated with loyalty to the commander .Para rekrutan telah **dibaiat** dengan kesetiaan kepada komandan.
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collusion
[Kata benda]

secret agreement particularly made to deceive people

kolusi, persekongkolan

kolusi, persekongkolan

Ex: Collusion among the committee members led to unfair bidding practices .**Kolusi** di antara anggota komite menyebabkan praktik penawaran yang tidak adil.
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