Some people think that the government taxing them is its own sort of swindle.
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Dishonest
adjective
sly -
Having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature
Walt was sly in the way that he would promise everything to everyone, without intending to fulfill his promises.
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Pain
verb
wince -
Give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress
Tiger winced as he realized he had hit the ball too far beyond the hole.
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Confused
adjective
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tricky -
Difficult to deal with or do, often requiring skill or caution, sometimes being deceptive or misleading, making it appear different from what it really is.
The magician used a tricky move to distract the audience
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Aggressive
verb
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meddle -
Interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern
The meeting got intense when Jim said to Bill, "I just don't like it when you meddle into my personal affairs!"
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Strange
adjective
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peculiar -
Unusual or odd, often in a way that is distinctive or not easily understood.
She had a peculiar habit of talking to herself while working.
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Stupid
noun
dufus -
Someone who is foolish or stupid.
Jim loved to make people laugh, but strangers got the impression that he was just a dufus because of his silly behavior.
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Unfriendly
adjective
snide -
Making derogatory or mocking comments about someone in an indirect way
Molly had a bad habit of making snide and sarcastic comments about people she didn't like.
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Dishonest
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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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Unfriendly
nounverb noun
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snub -
An act of showing disdain or a lack of cordiality by rebuffing or ignoring someone or something
At school, Emily was often the object of a snub because her classmates always avoided her.
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Unfriendly
noun
smirk -
To smile in an uncomplimentary, self-satisfied way.
Jeremy's mother saw the smirk on his face when she asked him if he had finished his homework, and she knew immediately that he had no intention of doing it.
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Attack
adjective
fierce -
Exhibiting a violent and frightening attitude
When Arnold ran down the field with his fierce look the members of the other team were afraid to tackle him
