swindle -
Use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions
Criminals have recently been swindling people by pretending to be IRS agents and demanding money.
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greedy -
Having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power
The billionaire was so greedy that even all of his wealth wasn't enough for him.
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Mistake
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blunder -
A stupid or careless mistake
Emma realized she had made a huge blunder when she accidentally deleted the entire spreadsheet.
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Dirty
adjective
murky -
Having dark and gloomy atmosphere, usually as a result of a dirty water or a thick mist
Under the murky waters, the aquatic animals were barely visible.
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Calm
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Easygoing -
Relaxed and carefree in attitude or behavior.
His easygoing nature, that he enhances with meditation, helps him stay calm under pressure.
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Stupid
noun
hick -
A person who lives in the country, regarded as being unintelligent or provincial
With his overalls and water jug by his side, Jeremiah looked like a stereotypical hick, but he actually knew a lot about farming and predicting the weather.
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Dip -
To lower something briefly into a liquid, typically for a short time.
She dipped the brush into the paint before starting her artwork.
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Friendly
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hobnob -
Mix socially, especially with those of higher social status
The social event was Terry's chance to hobnob with other people in his industry.
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prance -
(of a horse) move with high springy steps
In the empty field, the horse pranced to its heart's content.
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Converge -
To come together from different directions and meet at a point.
The streams converge into a single river near the valley.
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Bad
adjective
crappy -
Of extremely poor quality
The crappy house lacked a foundation and was unliveable.
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jaunty -
Having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner
As his arms swung back and forth, Leo's jaunty walk down the street projected an air of self-confidence.