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collusion - Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others

The secretive group gathered in an act of collusion to influence the presidential election.

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shackles - A device, such as a chain or cuff, designed to physically limit or control a person or thing's movement.

Shackles were placed on the prisoner's feet so that he would not be able to run away and escape.

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booze - Alcohol, especially hard liquor

On the shelves behind the bartender, Keith saw endless bottles of booze, and it was difficult for him to decided what kind of liquor he wanted to drink now.

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Good / Strong

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caliber - The quality or standard of someone's ability or character.

The company is looking to hire engineers of top caliber.

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hypocrisy - Behavior that is the opposite of how one actually is, being fake by pretending to be one thing, and acting in the opposite way.

The politician was guilty of hypocrisy because he promised reforms, but his real goal was to enrich himself and his friends.

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narrative - A story or a description of a series of events

As historians learned more about the ancient revolution, they gradually changed their narrative about what happened.

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Bad / Unhappy

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misery - A state of great suffering or unhappiness, especially caused by emotional or physical pain.

After losing his job and home, he lived in deep misery for a long time, but with great effort, he slowly recovered.

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addict - A person who is physically or mentally dependent on a substance, especially drugs or alcohol.

The addict struggled for years to overcome his dependence on heroin.

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charlatan - A person who falsely pretends to know or be something in order to deceive people

The man selling snake oil claimed it would cure all diseases, but Harvey knew the man was just a charlatan.

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impact - The force or action of one object hitting another.

The impact of the car crash was so strong that it damaged both vehicles.

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anguish - Severe mental or physical pain or suffering

With her personal and professional life in disarray, Jenny's anguish was often too much for her to bear.

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inertia - Resistance to change, effort, or progress in a situation, system, or organization.

The company’s inertia in adapting to new technology led to its downfall.