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to dupe
[Verb]
to trick someone into believing something that is not true
Ex: He duped his friend into lending him money by fabricating a story about needing it for an emergency .
duplicity
[noun]
the practice of pretending to feel or act one way while actually pursuing another
Ex: She accused him of duplicity in the negotiations .
agrarian
[Adjective]
related to agriculture, farmers, or rural life
Ex: The agrarian landscape stretched for miles , with fields of crops as far as the eye could see .
inopportune
[Adjective]
happening at an inconvenient or unsuitable time
Ex: He regretted his inopportune comment during the serious discussion.
inordinate
[Adjective]
much more than what is normal, reasonable, or expected
Ex: The inordinate delay in processing the paperwork caused frustration among applicants .
vacuous
[Adjective]
lacking in intelligence, substance, or meaningful content
Ex: The book received negative reviews for its vacuous characters and shallow exploration of the central theme .
vacuum
[noun]
a space that is utterly empty of all matter
Ex: The vacuum of space is characterized by extremely low pressure and the absence of atmosphere .
militarism
[noun]
the belief that a country must have a strong military force in order to seem more powerful
Ex: The rise of militarism in certain regions often coincides with nationalist movements , where military strength is seen as essential for protecting national sovereignty and interests .
to militate
[Verb]
to act as a powerful factor
Ex: His criminal record may militate against his chances of getting the job .
militia
[noun]
a military group consisting of civilians who have been trained as soldiers to help the army in emergencies
Ex: The local militia responded swiftly to the wildfire , helping to evacuate residents and protect homes from the spreading flames .
apparent
[Adjective]
easy to see or notice
Ex: It became apparent that they had no intention of finishing the project on time .
apparition
[noun]
the visible form or appearance of a ghost or spirit of someone who has died
Ex: He was startled by an apparition in the mirror 's reflection .
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