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plunder - The violent and dishonest acquisition of property

The pirate's eyes grew wide at the sight of his newly acquired plunder of gold coins and jewels.

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corrupt - Having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain

Voters are upset with their corrupt politicians who only care about enriching themselves.

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fraud - Intentional deception for personal or financial gain.

Monty was sentenced to 10 years in jail for tax fraud when the tax man discovered that he had undeclared assets.

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hijack - To unlawfully seize control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft, while in transit.

The pirates tried to hijack the cargo ship off the coast.

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freeloader - A person who takes advantage of others' generosity or resources without giving anything in return.

The party was full of freeloaders, people who just showed up for the free food and drinks.

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shortchanged - To treat someone unfairly, by giving them less than they deserve

Bill felt he had been shortchanged by life, because he was born poor, and was orphaned at the age of 2.

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bluff - Try to deceive someone as to one's abilities or intentions

Tim had a bad poker hand but decided to bluff and bet all of his chips at once.

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ransom - A sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a someone held as a prisoner.

The family was able to raise the large sum of money that was demanded as ransom for their son.

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Infiltrate - To secretly enter a place, organization, or group, often for spying or sabotage.

The undercover agent was able to infiltrate the criminal organization without being detected.

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flagrant - The way an action or situation is negative in an open and obvious way

The politician came right out and asked for a bribe in a flagrant violation of the law.

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plunder - Steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder

Seeing his chance, the pirate plundered as many gold coins as he could find on the wrecked ship.

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hype - Extravagant or intensive publicity or promotion, that often turns out to be false

Todd spread the hype that his party was going to be the event of the year, but only a few people showed up.