In 1980, the FBI set up a fake company as part of a sting operation to expose corruption in Congress. Nearly 25% of those targeted accepted bribes and were convicted.

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Intemperance

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excessive indulgence, especially in food or drink.

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Bucolic

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relating to the pleasant aspects of country life.

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Scurrilous

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using or expressing offensive, vulgar, or slanderous language.

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a brief or casual involvement, often in romantic or playful matters.

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beautiful.

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serving as an introduction; introductory.

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evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.

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recklessly extravagant or wasteful.

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Soidisant

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pretending or claiming to have a certain quality.

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physically weak or ill, especially due to age or sickness.

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