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deceit used in order to achieve one’s goal.

the protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.

deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.

to suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.

a self-righteously moralistic person who behaves as if superior to others.

extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading.

exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.

a trip or tour, especially one taken for pleasure by an official at public expense.

to give intense pleasure or joy to.

just begun and so not fully formed or developed.