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to plot
[verb]
to secretly make a plan to harm someone or do something illegal
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outcry
[noun]
a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage
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revelation
[noun]
the act of making something known or revealed, particularly something surprising or previously unknown
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scandal
[noun]
the spread of disgraceful rumors or information about the private lives of individuals
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political
[adjective]
related to or involving the governance of a country or territory
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conspiracy
[noun]
a plan which is a secret and made by a group of people to do something illegal or to kill someone
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conspiracy theory
[noun]
a belief or explanation that suggests a secret group or organization is responsible for an event, often involving illegal or dishonest activities
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cover-up
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an attempt to conceal something, often an illegal or unethical action or situation
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to expose
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to put someone or something in a position in which they are vulnerable or are at risk
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libel
[noun]
a published false statement that damages a person's reputation
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slander
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the act of making false and malicious statements about someone to ruin their reputation
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to accuse
[verb]
to claim that someone has done something wrong
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to pay out
[verb]
to distribute money or funds, usually as a payment for something or as compensation for a loss or damage
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reputation
[noun]
the state in which a person or an organization is highly respected and esteemed by others
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to emerge
[verb]
to become visible after coming out of somewhere
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to hack
[verb]
(computing) to illegally access a computer system, network, or online account in order to find, use, or change the information it contains
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to secure
[verb]
to achieve something, especially with difficulty
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scoop
[noun]
a piece of news reported by a news agency sooner than other media channels or newspapers
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to listen in
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to listen to a conversation or communication without participating
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to settle
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to resolve or determine something decisively or definitively, often in order to bring an end to a dispute
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lawsuit
[noun]
a complaint or claim that someone brings to a law court for settlement
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to obtain
[verb]
to get something, often with difficulty
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inside information
[noun]
information that is not yet publicly available, and is known only to a select group of people
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to face
[verb]
to deal with a given situation, especially an unpleasant one
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allegation
[noun]
an assertion of fact made by one party in a legal proceeding, which is not yet proved
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to hamper
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to prevent something from moving or progressing
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inquiry
[noun]
the process of seeking information or knowledge through investigation, exploration, or analysis
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to issue
[verb]
to make available for sale or distribution to the public
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apology
[noun]
something that a person says or writes that shows they regret what they did to someone
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agreement
[noun]
a promise, an arrangement, or a contract between two or more people
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approval
[noun]
a formal agreement to something
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to accede to
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to agree to a request, proposal, or demand
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to concur
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to express agreement with a particular opinion, statement, action, etc.
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to condone
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to accept or forgive something that is commonly believed to be wrong
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to acquiesce
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to reluctantly accept something without protest
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to assent
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to agree to something, such as a suggestion, request, etc.
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to comply
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to act in accordance with rules, regulations, or requests
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to endorse
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to publicly state that one supports or approves someone or something
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euphemism
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a word or expression that is used instead of a harsh or insulting one in order to be more tactful and polite
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exchange
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the act of exchanging or trading one thing for another
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view
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a particular way of seeing or understanding something
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to expect
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to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something
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economically
[adverb]
in a way that is related to economics
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disadvantaged
[adjective]
(of a person or area) facing challenging circumstances, especially financially or socially
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ethnic cleansing
[noun]
the forced removal or elimination of a particular ethnic or religious group from a specific geographic area, often through violent means
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thin on top
[phrase]
having less hair, particularly on the upper part of the head, often leading to baldness
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to let go
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to dismiss someone from their job or employment, often due to poor performance or misconduct
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misinformation
[noun]
false or inaccurate information that is spread or communicated, often with the intention of deceiving or misleading others
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pre-owned
[adjective]
used to describe an item that has been owned previously by someone else, but is now being sold or offered for sale again
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restroom
[noun]
a room in a public place with a toilet in it
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spin doctor
[noun]
a person or group of people who are often employed by politicians, public figures, or the government in order to shape the public opinion in their favor
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political correctness
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the use of language, behavior, or policies that are intended to avoid offense or discrimination towards certain groups of people
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champagne socialist
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used to describe a person who advocates for socialist policies but is perceived to live a luxurious or privileged lifestyle
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hot potato
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a difficult or controversial issue or topic that is uncomfortable or risky to handle
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to get on one's soapbox
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to express one's strong opinions or beliefs publicly and forcefully, often in a long and impassioned speech
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friends in high places
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one's acquaintances who possess great influence and are willing to help one get out of trouble or achieve what one desires
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to authorize
[verb]
to officially give permission for a specific action, process, etc.
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to play politics
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to engage in activities or behaviors that are intended to gain or maintain power or advantage within a group or organization
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to climb the greasy pole
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to advance in one's career or social status by using unfair or dishonest methods, often while competing with others who have similar goals
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